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Area school officials react to educational reform bill HF 68 By PHIL MONSON With the Iowa Legislature’s recent passage of House File 68, which was signed into law by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds last month, reaction has been mixed among private and public school, officials. The new law provides Iowa students with $7,598 each year to use for private school tuition and associated costs by establishing an educational savings account (ESA). The Iowa Senate passed the bill 31-18, which was promptly passed by the governor, who has been pushing the ball the last three years. “It did pass through our legislators so we have to work proactively now. It is what it is,” Humboldt and Twin Rivers School Superintendent Jim Murray said. “In the end, there is not a positive in public education with that law. If they felt that they had extra funding, you wish they would have funded pre-school, which is an underfunded category, or special education.” “Instead, they are investing in private schools, which is nothing to be gained on the public school side of it,” Murray said. Murray says it’s too early to predict what the overall impact will be at this point. “It’s too early to say what

the financial impact will be. You would hope that they were mindful of their tax cuts that they are also Jim making in Murray the state. The impact might not be so much in years one through three, which they have mapped out, but hopefully in year four we won’t see a funding crunch where both private and public schools counting on dollars will see less coming in,” Murray said. “You would hope they are mindful of that planning forward three to 10 years, rather than just the next three years,” Murray said. At St. Mary Catholic School in Humboldt, an elementary school for students from pre-school on up to sixth grade, Father Dan Guenther and school principal Sara Bormann are elated about the new law. “We are still in the process of gathering information from the Catholic Diocese on how this will all be implemented and the guidelines that go with it,” Guenther said. “It’s a savings account that goes directly to parents and

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By KENT THOMPSON Healthy Eating and Active Living has been a mantra for doctors, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, health educators and others for more than 30 years. Now, there are some plans in place to help communities – like Humboldt, to take tackling health issues like obesity, diabetes, cancer and other chronic diseases to the next level, an institutional approach that can aid schools, workplace sites and the community at large. People may or not be familiar with the programs operated by the newly melded Iowa Deparment of Public Health

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they can use it for their child to go to an accredited private school of their choice,” Bormann said. “It has to be state accredited, which all of the catholic schools in Iowa are.” “The money will go directly to parents, but the state is going to figure out a way to monitor that process,” Guenther said. “Some people say that is an impossible task, but it shouldn’t be any different than the COVID-19 money that has gone out to schools, businesses and private entities. That has had to be closely monitored so I don’t think this will be that tough, either,” Guenther said. “The state is going to monitor the money. It stays with the student until they graduate from high school, or turn 20 years old,” Bormann said.

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By KENT THOMPSON There was an uninvited and unwanted guest for lunch on Monday at the Humboldt Middle School. It was discovered that some pre-packaged fruit cups that were going to be served to

students contained fly larva (maggots), Humboldt Superintendent of Schools Jim Murray said. Murray emphasized that the problem with the fruit cups came from a distributor, not with the school’s food service

staff or from Opaa. Opaa is the Chesterfield, MO company that the school district is contracting with to provide meals to the district’s roughly 1,200 students. “Some students at the middle school found a foreign ob-

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Rutz is on paid administrative leave, Bockelmann reports Humboldt first grader Hattie Spellmeyer, a member of Mrs. Jenness’s class at Taft Elementary School, was giddy about celebrating 100 days in class. She has the hat to prove that she is 100 days brighter. See this and other photos at www.humboldtnews.com. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

Middle school students discover maggots in fruit cup Shipment disposed of, no further threat believed

(IDPH) and the Department of Human Services (DHS). The joint state agency will be known as the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Within that agency, two programs 5-2-1-0 and SNAP-Ed are organizing the pilot program. 5-2-1-0 is (5) eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day. (2) Limit recreational screen time to two hours or less every day. (1) One hour or more of physical activity every day. (0) No sugar sweetened beverages per day.

ject in their fruit cup which they believed to be a maggot. So we immediately had the students throw those cups away and then we disposed of the whole shipment,” Murray said. “I’m not sure how many [cups] contained a foreign substance, a handful,” the superintendent said.

“It was a pre-purchased item that was already sealed. “We had our food service director (Melinda Busick) contact the company and the U.S. Department of Agriculture,” Murray said. The superintendent could not say if any of the students consumed any of the fruit cup

product. “That’s my assumption, but I cannot say for certain,” Murray said. As of Tuesday morning at 9 a.m., the school had not received any reports of any students showing an adverse reaction from a food-borne illness.

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By KENT THOMPSON Humboldt Police Officer Susan Rutz is on paid administrative leave, according to Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann. The action took effect Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, Boeckelmann said. There are no further details being released about Rutz’s position on the force or how long the leave may be in effect. “As a personnel matter of a city employee I cannot say anymore,” Bockelmann said. Rutz was hired as a police officer with the city in January 2019. She began her duties as the school resource officer at the beginning of the 201920 school year in August of 2019. She previously served as the city’s recreation direc-

tor and also served as the Chamber of Commerce director for a time. Bockelmann and Police Susan Chief Joel Rutz Sanders said there will be no change to the city police force for the time being. There are seven uniformed officers and the chief. Sanders confirmed on Monday that Sgt. Erin Bennett is serving as the point of contact for cooperative matters between the Humboldt Police Department and the Humboldt Community School District.

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Community Chorus show is this weekend Shows on Feb. 10, 11 and 12 at Carlson Auditorium The Humboldt Community Chorus, under the direction of Terry Nelson, will be presenting their annual variety show, “One In Harmony,” on Feb. 10, 11, and 12 at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at Humboldt High School. Tickets are now on sale at V&S Variety, Humboldt HyVee, from Chorus members, on-line at www.humboldtchorus.com or at the door. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children under 18. Show times are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m.

and Sunday at 2 p.m. Selections this year will include “Rock This Town,” “Sing a Song,” “Favorites from the ‘Rat Pack’” and “Sing, Sing Sing,” plus a medley of songs from “West Side Story”. The always popular gospel and patriotic songs include “Today is the Day,” “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” “Behold He Comes,” “Glorious Day,” “Our America” and “To Those Who Serve”. Various small groups will add light-hearted comedy numbers throughout the

show. The 20-piece Big Band will accompany all of the Chorus pieces as well as play 30 minutes before each show and during intermission. For more information about the upcoming show, find us on Facebook or call for tickets at (515) 379-1072. Please note the change in date from from the traditional first weekend in February to avoid parking conflicts at the High School. Don’t miss this evening of great family entertainment!

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Cub Scout Joey Nielsen gives a critical eye to the starter’s block before one of the races at the annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby last Saturday at Oak Hill Church. See this and other photos at www.humboldtnews.com. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

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“My understanding is that if it is unused, then it goes back to the state.” Starting with the 202324 school year, parents who choose to enroll their children in an accredited nonpublic school will receive $7,598, the amount of per pupil funds allocated annually by the state, to use for tuition, fees and other qualified expenses. The program will begin with kindergarten students in the first year before expanding to grades K-12 in Iowa being eligible in the third year, regardless of income. In the first year, students eligible are at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty line, or $83,250 for a family of four. Year two it is $111,000. Bormann says St. Mary Catholic School has 180 students its serves at an estimated per pupil cost of $6,500. After scholarships, families pick up the remaining cost of $2,600 to $3,100 per year, according to Bormann. “Parents will have to prove it is being used for school funds. We can ask them to pay for the per-pupil cost, but St. Mary’s subsidizes each student, Catholic or not. About 40 percent of our student population are not from St. Mary Parish. All the churches in town have kids attending classes here,” Guenther said. “We do fundraising throughout the year to help cover tuition. Once that comes in, it takes some of the stress off of our parish to operate the school,” Guenther said. “And with this additional funding, maybe it will help us better serve a student that has additional needs.” “We have 180 students right now in three-year-old preschool up to grade six. Our enrollment has grown in recent years. We have 10 more students this year than we did a year ago,” Bormann said. “It wasn’t long ago we were down to 150 students.” “When we renovated our facility, that helped attract people to come here,” Guenther said. “The purpose of the ESA is to make a private education accessible to all students who want it. That’s our dream, anyone who wants a Catholic or private education will now be able to be able to have that for their child,” Bormann said. “There is so much misun-

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derstanding out there that this is money going away from the public schools. This will come from a different fund. Will we draw some students from the public school? Possibly. But you know what, we don’t have a lot of space to take in more kids,” Guenther said. “Also, the public school system will get $1,200 for each of their students who are attending our private school. That will more than make up for what they will be losing. It’s going to be a win-win situation for both private and public schools,” Guenther said. “We are lucky here in Humboldt that we have a stellar relationship with our public school. We view each other as partners in educating our children,” Bormann said. “Jim Murray and the principals have been super to work with. I feel there is a misunderstanding out there that we are trying to knock over the public school, but there’s no way we can do that and we certainly don’t want to do that,” Guenther said. “There’s no doubt this will help maintain St. Mary School as a viable school in Humboldt County. There’s no doubt,” Bormann said. “It will be a blessing for us.” “The Humboldt parish has been very, very fortunate in helping us keep our elementary school going,” Guenther said. “I know of other parishes in Iowa that have gone into debt to keep their private schools open,” Guenther said. “It’s a blessing for Humboldt and the surrounding areas.” Murray says the state lawmakers extending the operational sharing incentives among public schools from 2025 to 2037, will be a benefit. “They did extend the financial incentives for operational sharing with other districts, which I truly appreciate because both Humboldt and Twin Rivers benefit greatly from those sharing dollars,” Murray said. “That helps pay costs of sharing a superintendent, a transportation director or office support. I’m grateful for legislators for extending that because it is a big deal. That has been extended to 2037.” Murray says public schools have been underfunded for the past 10 years. “Nothing has been finalized as of yet as to what they are

Mason Golz, a member of Kelli Edge’s first grade class at Taft Elementary School, celebrated 100 days doing a math problem waiting for recess last Thursday. Elementary students in first grade enjoyed activities dealing with 100 to mark the event. See this and other photos for purchase at www. humboldtnews.com. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson. going to approve for public school funding for next year. The governor has proposed a 2.5 percent increase in funding and the senate is proposing a two percent increase in state supplemental aid,” Murray said. “Yet, the consumer price index and inflation are high. A two or 2.5 percent increase won’t cover the expenses we are getting, just like every other community member in town is getting, whether it’s food or supply chain issues or fuel for our automobiles.” “I hope the legislators move on from the private school bill and consider the needs that we all have in terms of state supplemental aid,” Murray said. “Public schools haven’t received enough funding over the last 10 years to meet the increase in the yearly costs to maintain a school. Obviously, they felt they had enough to fund private school vouchers so you would think they would

have enough to fund public schools more than 2.5 percent, when the rate of inflation is so high right now,” Murray said. “The bill has passed and I take an optimistic outlook. We continue to work to improve our public schools. We are moving on from that legislation and we will continue to try to be excellent in the way we educate kids and excellent in the resources we provide for kids,” Murray said. “I still remain optimistic and excited about what we can do for kids.” “We are going to focus on what we do have and how they can help us as we move forward in improving public education for what we do have for Humboldt and Twin Rivers,” Murray said. “It’s exciting because so many Catholic schools are dwindling,” Bormann said. “I hope it does bring new families that otherwise could not afford us.”

long time and I’ve never heard of an issue like this before in my years as a principal or a superintendent. I’m hoping it’s an isolated issue with a batch that got sent and I’m grateful it’s not coming from our food service preparation,” Murray

said. “Safety is our highest priority. We communicated with parents and told them what symptoms to look for and as of this morning (Tuesday) there are no issues that I’m aware of.”

Taft Elementary instructor Amberly Smith became Granny Smith for a few hours last Thursday as elementary students celebrated 100 days in school with a variety of lessons and fun activities. Here students Sophie Uribe and Will Curry practice stacking plastic cups to see how close they can come to 100. Now there are less than 80 days left in the school year. See this and other photos for purchase at www.humboldtnews.com. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

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“As far as we know, kids are safe. We contacted the local hospital and the Department of Public Health just to give them a heads up. We also emailed parents information about food-borne illness and what the symptoms would be that would go with that. Murray said the middle school received contact from one parent expressing concern about the matter. “We are of course, concerned as well,” Murray said. “I’m just appreciative the middle school staff acted quickly and disposed of the cups,” he said. Not all of the cups were inspected for foreign material. Murray said he was not sure who the distributor was in the case of the pre-packaged fruit cups. This is the first year the school has contracted with an outside company to provide

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food services to the district. Opaa serves more than 900 schools in eight states. Overall, the reaction has been positive to the change, with students and staff enjoying the enhanced menu items available. “We’ve had good feedback, offering lots of choices for students. Typical to schools, we have students who are unhappy with the food service and that’s pretty typical,” the school administrator said. “We’ve been pleased with this being our first year. This has nothing to do with Opaa and is a distribution center issue from where the fruit cups came from. “We contacted the distribution company and we contacted Opaa, which is our partner and food service manager. We will inspect items that are coming in. “I’ve been in education for a

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All day shift officers are sharing duties that have previously been conducted by the school resource officer. Sanders said Bennett is reporting to one of the schools three days a week at 11 a.m through the end of the school day and all officers are cycling through possible needs of the district. “We felt this was a good

time to re-evaluate the school resource officer and make sure we are meeting the needs of the school district. One of the goals I had when I got here (January 2021) was to make sure we are giving the school the best product and resources we can give the school through the school resource officer program. I would call it an ‘audit’ of the school resource officer,” Sanders said.

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First grade students in Mrs. VanPelt’s class at Taft made hats, colored pictures and sang a 100-days song. Front from left to right are Jonathon Oseguera Castro, Elsie Brockman and Aria Larson. Pictured in the background left is Corbin Day. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

When Sanders took over two years ago, he described the school as being like a small town as there are several hundred people who are part of the school community every day. Sanders

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school resource officer with the East Moline, IL Police Department early in his career in the early 1990s. Rutz’s leave and with Officer Jim Broad currently attending training at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

for 16 weeks, the city continues to be short-handed. Sanders said the department is dealing with the matter by doing some internal restructuring. Although Sanders’ position is administrative in nature, he has pulled some patrol

shifts when needed and will respond to calls if other officers are unavailable. “We recently had a reporting training for the entire department for two days and for those days I was on the streets,” the chief said.

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Icy road conditions contribute to Highway 169 accidents Sheriff’s report The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was called to a two-vehicle accident with possible injuries on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 3:02 p.m. The accident occurred on U.S. Highway 169, approximately four miles south of Humboldt, near the intersection with County Road C-49. According to the report, a 2003 Honda Pilot sport utility vehicle driven by Dominic D. Dahl, 19, of Rolfe, was northbound on Highway 169. Dahl slowed to check on a vehicle that had left the roadway and entered the west ditch due to an icy roadway. A trailing 2019 Ford Fusion driven by Shaniqua L. Gillam, 28, of Fort Dodge was also northbound and was unable to slow down in time due to the icy road conditions, striking the Honda Pilot in the rear. Gillam reported suspected minor, non-incapacitating injuries and was transported by Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) ground ambulance to HCMH. Dahl was not injured. Gillam’s 2019 Ford Fusion sustained an estimated $2,500 damage to the front driver’s side corner and was considered a total loss. There was an estimated $1,500 disabling damage to the rear passenger side corner of the Honda. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The vehicle Dahl was driving belongs to Cherie Lynn Gardner of Rolfe. No charges were filed due to the road conditions at the time of the accident. While responding to the accident scene, Chief Deputy Sheriff Cory Lampe witnessed a single-vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 169, near 260th Street, three miles south of Humboldt. Deputy Lampe was headed south with the emergency lights engaged. An oncoming 2008 Chevy Equinox driven by Terry Lee Kinseth, 66, of Algona, applied the brakes in an attempt to pull off to the side of the road to yield to the emergency vehicle. Upon applying the brakes, Kinseth lost control of the sport utility vehicle and it entered the east ditch, striking a no-passing zone sign post. Kinseth was not injured and there was an estimated $1,000 minor damage to the rear driver’s side door. There was an estimated $300 damage to the no-passing sign belonging to the Iowa Department of Transportation. No citations were issued due to the adverse road surface conditions. Jan. 23 11:21 a.m. – A released inmate was transported to HCMH for mental health committal. The subject was held until a bed could be found at another facility. The HCSO then transported the subject in question. 11:23 a.m. – A welfare check was requested on a Livermore subject. Everything was OK. 3:55 p.m. – The HCSO checked a vehicle in the ditch. 4:47 p.m. – The HCSO arrested Douglas Lynch, 40, of Gilmore City. He was arrested on a Humboldt County warrant for violation of probation. Bond was set at $5,000 cash or surety. 5:01 p.m. – A mental health transport was conducted from the HCMH Emergency Room to the Spencer Hospital. 6:22 p.m. – A welfare check was requested for a person on Iowa Avenue in Gilmore City. 6:27 p.m. – A civil paper was served. 6:31 p.m. – An arrest warrant was served on Julius Devonte Blakeley, 28, of Marathon, for a parole violation. 6:49 and 6:52 p.m. – Civil papers were served. 7:56 p.m. – A vehicle was reported in the ditch in the 2400 block of Roosevelt Avenue. 8:43 p.m. – A civil paper was served on a resident on 2nd Street South in Rutland. Jan. 24 3:13 a.m. – A vehicle was in the ditch in the 2000 block

of Iowa Avenue at the curve with 210th Street. The driver, Nathan Montero of Humboldt, reported that a deer was in the roadway and he lost control while trying to avoid it. There was no injury and no damage. 7:40 a.m. – A person reported that someone unknown to them picked up an abandoned dog and returned it to the owner on Humboldt Avenue in Bode. 12:20 p.m. – Transported an inmate from the jail to the HCMH for a medical evaluation and testing. 12:40 p.m. – Traffic control was provided for Jergens while they pulled a box truck out the ditch in the 2000 block of 270th Street. 2:22 p.m. – Chad Kinnison, 37, Fort Dodge, was arrested on a Humboldt County warrant for sex offender registry violation, second offense. 5:33 p.m. – A deputy responded to a call for service in the 400 block of 5th Street in Bode. 6:14 p.m. – Received a report of a male subject walking on Highway 17, south of Renwick. A deputy was unable to locate. Jan. 25 6:35 a.m. – A deputy removed large tree logs of the traveled portion of Highway 169, at the traveled portion of County Road C-49 (270th Street). 3:02 p.m. – The HCSO responded to a two-vehicle, personal injury accident at the intersection of Highway 169 and C-49. 3:20 p.m. – A deputy enroute to the aforementioned accident on Highway 169, witnessed a vehicle slide off the road into the east ditch, striking a no passing zone sign. Jan. 26 11:20 a.m. – The HCSO was requested to assist the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office with an ongoing investigation. 3:02 p.m. – A deputy was requested on Humboldt Avenue and 7th Street in Bode for an animal problem. Jan. 27 1:40 a.m. – A deputy checked on a vehicle in the ditch in the 2700 block of Highway 169 south of Humboldt. Gerald Johnson, 61, of Perry, was asleep in the vehicle. He was all right. His wife was the driver and went with his son to get a truck to pull out the vehicle. 1:47 a.m. – A caller on College Avenue in Bode reported that the dog in the apartment next to her had been barking. The dog had quit at the time of the call. She was advised to contact the apartment manager. 7:52 a.m. – A female subject stopped in the LEC to report possible illegal activity in Humboldt. She was referred to the Humboldt Police Department. 8:07 p.m. – A possible disturbance was reported in the 500 block of College Avenue in Bode. 8:17 p.m. – A disabled vehicle was reported in the 2600 block of Highway 169. A deputy was unable to locate said vehicle. Jan. 28 10:07 a.m. – A vehicle was reported in the ditch on Highway 169, south of County Road C-49. A deputy provided traffic control while Jergens removed the vehicle. 11:55 a.m. – Traffic control was provided for Jergens at the same location as above for a vehicle in the ditch. 12:05 p.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Main Street in Dakota City. There was no arrest or citation given. 1:04 p.m. – An ambulance was dispatched to 2nd Avenue South in Dakota City. The subject was later given a ride home from the hospital by a deputy. 10:26 p.m. – A Bode male reported his daughter as a juvenile runaway. Jan. 29 12:20 a.m. – A deputy was dispatched to the 100 block of Circle Drive in Dakota City. The call was unfounded. 6:42 p.m. – A disabled vehicle was reported at the intersection of Highway 3 and Iowa Avenue, three miles west of Humboldt. 7:20 p.m. – A driving complaint of a subject on Main

Street in Dakota City was received. Jan. 30 8:56 a.m. – A driving complaint of a vehicle in the 1300 block of Highway 169 was received. 9:02 a.m. – Received a report of livestock out in the 1400 block of Highway 3, Gilmore City. 9:39 a.m. – A vehicle was reported in the ditch at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 270th Street, rural Humboldt. 2:03 p.m. – A vehicle was stopped on County Road C-26, west of Georgia Avenue, due to overheating. 4:04 p.m. – An ambulance was dispatched to 185th Street, rural Hardy. 6:09 p.m. – A driving complaint was reported near Penn Avenue and Highway 3. A deputy was unable to locate. 8:11 p.m. – A motorist was reported stranded on Highway 169, near 10th Avenue North. Jan. 31 8:38 a.m. – A welfare check was requested on 2nd Avenue South in Dakota City. The subject was told to make contact with the medical clinic. 10:33 a.m.– A welfare check was requested on 4th Street SE in Gilmore City. The subject was fine. 10:49 a.m. – A deputy received information about a Humboldt subject who may be involved in illegal activity. 11:39 a.m. – An ambulance was dispatched to Humboldt Avenue in Bode. A deputy provided assistance at the scene. 3:15 p.m. – A deputy was received in the 1100 block of 210th Street. 7:24 p.m. – A car/deer accident was reported at 270th Street and Arizona Avenue in the southwest corner of the county. The driver declined an accident report. 7:59 p.m. – Deputy Shillington and K-9 assistant, Rooster, assisted the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office with a traffic stop on 580 Avenue, West Bend. 8:25 p.m. – A welfare check was requested on 4th Street in Livermore. 9:09 p.m. – A rural Livermore resident on K Road reported a disturbance. Feb. 1 8:17 a.m. – The HCSO assisted with alarm tests at the Humboldt County Courthouse, 203 Main St., Dakota City. 10:10 a.m. – A deputy was asked to deliver a message from Humboldt County Veterans Affairs to a resident on 2nd Avenue South in Dakota City. 10:30 a.m. – A vehicle ran out of gas on Highway 3, west of Utah Avenue. 4:11 p.m. – An abandoned vehicle was reported in the 500 block of Christiana Avenue in Bode. The vehicle had been there a few weeks, the report states. 7:24 p.m. – Received a report of theft of items from the yard of a residence in the 400 block of Christiana Avenue in Bode. 9:42 p.m. – Received a report of a vehicle in the ditch west of Humboldt on Highway 3. Upon investigation by Deputy Ryan Stein, a vehicle was located west of Florida Avenue on Highway 3. The driver, Cravin Walker, 48, of Maple Grove, MN, was attempting to turn around in the highway when he went into the ditch. Walker was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated, first offense, a serious misdemeanor, and failure to maintain control, a scheduled traffic violation. Feb. 2 7:56 a.m. – A subject came to the LEC to express concerns about a family member’s mental health status.

8:53 a.m. – An inmate was transported to the Humboldt County District Courthouse for an initial appearance in magistrate’s court. 9:01 a.m. – A vehicle was reported in the ditch at 130th Street and Penn Avenue. 9:16 a.m. – An inmate was transported to court for an initial appearance. 9:39 a.m. – A deputy was requested in the 300 block of 1st Avenue North in Dakota City to remove an unwanted subject. 10:54 a.m. – A deputy transported a mental health patient to HCMH. 10:57 a.m. – Directed traffic in the 2200 mile of Florida Avenue while Jergens towed a vehicle out of the ditch. Feb. 3 2:43 a.m. – A motorist ran out of fuel 2.5 miles north of Humboldt on Highway 169. A deputy gave the subject a ride to Casey’s to get gas and back to his vehicle. 7:13 a.m. – A deputy unlocked a vehicle at the Bradgate Elevator. 10:52 a.m. –  A wagon full of corn was left in the 2700 mile of Quebec Avenue, rural Badger. It was determined that the farmer had to take care of an emergency, so he unhooked the wagon. The elevator was broken down at the time. The farmer then went back and hooked onto the load and took it to town. 11 a.m. – A female came to the LEC and said she had been having trouble with family members since her husband’s passing. She asked about possible options if the threats and harassment continue. 12:05 p.m. – Received a report of a sex offender registry violation. 4:03 p.m. – Received a report of a mother and son fighting in the 100 block of 1st Street in Bode. 4:26 p.m. – Conducted a vehicle unlock on College Avenue in Bode. 8:53 p.m. – Received a report of runaway pigs on Birth Avenue and Highway 3, Gilmore City. Feb. 4 1:41 a.m. – A deputy received a call from a resident in the 500 block of College Avenue in Bode. The caller said a neighbor in the apartment next door was making noise and telling people false things about him. It was explained that the matter was a civil issue and the caller should contact his property manager at the apartment complex. 7:12 a.m. – A caller in the 300 block of North Smith Road in Renwick said someone destroyed six mailboxes, including his, with a vehicle. The caller said the mailboxes were on a wood platform attached to two wooden posts. Damage was done to the support and posts and parts of the suspect vehicle were left at the scene. The HCSO is investigating. 10:15 a.m. – Taralyne Jo Johnson, 39, of Mallard, was taken into custody at the Humboldt County Jail for a Hancock County warrant for revocation of pretrial release for theft in the second degree, a class D felony, in Hancock County. Bail was set at $5,000 cash only, and Johnson was held in the Humboldt County Jail. 2 p.m. – A welfare check was conducted on K Road, rural Humboldt. 2:33 p.m. – A loose dog was reported on College Avenue in Bode. A deputy located the animal’s owner, who said he/she was attempting to recover the pet. 7:39 p.m. – Assisted the HPD with a traffic stop/ambulance call on Highway 169 and 240th Street.

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There were many fast cars at Saturday’s Humboldt Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby at the Oak Hill Church gym. There were some equally good-looking cars that caught the judge’s eye. Voted Best of Show from left: Joey Nielsen, third place, Sam Kramer, second place and Hayes Cordray, first place. See this and other photos for purchase at www.humboldtnews.com. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

Cub Scouts from Pack 33 were all in for seeing who had the fastest car at last Saturday’s Pinewood Derby. The Scouts build the cars and perfect them in anticipation of racing day. From left: Hayes Cordray, Quinn Jensen and Colten Caquelin excitedly check out the cars as they race down the track. To view these and other photos for purchase go to www. humboldtnews. com and click on the Buy A Photo link. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

7:48 p.m. – An E-9ll hang-up call was received from a residence in Livermore. Feb. 5 3:17 a.m. – Motorist assistance was provided at 230th Street and Lone Tree Road. 4:10 a.m. – Motorist assistance was proved at Washington Avenue and 270th Street. 12:04 p.m. – A case of trespassing was reported in the 100 block of Fox Street in Thor. 1:53 p.m. – An animal problem was reported in the 2400 mile

of Highway 3, rural Humboldt. 2:01 p.m. – Received a report of traffic debris in the 1900 block of 230th Street. Feb. 6 8:38 a.m. – A semi lost a fuel tank on the east edge of Bode, 1891 130th St. HCSO provided traffic control while the Bode Fire Department provided clean up. 10:19 a.m. – A disabled vehicle was reported in the 1500 mile of Iowa Avenue, Bode.

NOTICE: SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS IN CORWITH, WESLEY OR CORWITH-WESLEY CSD The Lu Verne CSD (including records from Corwith, Wesley and the combined CorwithWesley CSD) is in the process of merging with the Algona CSD on July 1, 2023. If you were a special education student in Corwith, Wesley or Corwith-Wesley CSD before 2015 and you would like a copy of your old IEP you can request a copy of this IEP (assuming we still have a copy in our records) before the district properly disposes of them. This request can be made via a phone call (515-882-3357) or you can email Ally Thompson at [email protected] before April 30, 2023. There will be a $10 flat fee associated with pulling and sending the IEP records to you.

2023-2024 PRESCHOOL ROUND UP Open House for Parents & Prospective Preschoolers Tuesday, March 7 Open House from 4:30-6:30PM At Mease Elementary for all children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 15, 2023 • • • • • • • •

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WAY BACK WHEN TEN YEARS AGO 2013

Greg Stoebe, President of the Board of Directors of West Fork Services, presented a plaque to Roni Rork for seven years of service on the board. Rork retired from the board when she stared work at West Fork Services.

2013

Chris Witzke, son of Melinda and Cal Witzke of Dakota City, is a member of the Minnesota S.W.A.T., an elite youth baseball team out of Rogers, MN. Witzke earned a spot on the age 15-under team in a tryout. S.W.A.T. (Strength, Wisdom, Attitude, Teamwork), is a division of Solid Foundation Baseball. Witzke is a freshman at Humboldt High School.

2013

Dakota City professional photographer Cristy Meyer was honored having her photo of former Humboldt High School wide receiver Charlie Friedl featured in the prestigious Rangefinder magazine, a periodical circulated among professional photographers.

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO 2008

University of Northern Iowa freshman linebacker Jordan Smith of Humboldt, was named the Panther football team’s top Scout Team Defensive Player of the year in 2007.

2008

Democratic Congressional candidate William J. Meyers was in Humboldt to meet with the Democratic Central Committee. The committee members include: Terry Kocher, Humboldt County Democratic Party chair, John Erickson, central committee treasurer; and Kathy Eck, central com-

mittee secretary.

2008

Scott Birdsell joined Iowa Central Community College as the Turf Grass Management Instructor after 10 years as course superintendent at the Humboldt Country Club.

T WENT Y YEARS AGO 2003

Brian Olson, a seventh grader at Twin River Valley Middle School in Gilmore City gave a haircut to instrumental music teacher Bob Palmer. The students were able to shave Palmer’s head after they read more pages in a week than Palmer.

2003

Webelo Pinewood Derby winners include: Cody Allen, third in show; Lennox Van Vactor, second in show; and Alex Gord, first in show. Dillon Brundige received first in speed, with Kyle Larsen, second place and Adam Weeks, third.

2003

The new offices of Erpelding, Voigt & Co., L.L.P., a Certified Public Accounting and Business Consulting firm, opened on Highway 3 (east of Hardee’s). Geri Humphreys and her staff, Michelle Nielsen and Faith Warden were pictured in the new offices.

T WENT Y-FIVE YEARS AGO 1998

The Livermore First Responders have purchased a defibrillator for their service and community. They are now able to defibrillate (shock) cardiac arrest patients as soon as they arrive to the location of the call in Livermore. Humboldt Ambulance Director Mike Sexe presented the defibrillator to the Livermore first

Responders: Penny Taylor, Jeanne Baugous, Sue Briseno and Pat Bormann.

1998

Former Humboldt High track standout Joanne Tilton placed fifth at the University of South Dakota Open at Vermillion, SD. Tilton, running for the Morningside College women’s team, ran the 3,000 meters in 11:21 in the indoor meet.

1998

Twin River Valley High School students who received ‘Student of the Month’ honors for the month of December were: Casey Hofer, athletics; Christine Graaf, academics; Dale Black, citizenship; Wayne Andersen, academic; Katy Abens, citizenship; Kristen Koob, activities; Dana Jergens, activities; and Mitch Lynch, athletics.

FOR T Y YEARS AGO 1983

Bradgate city councilman Clarence Ganzeveld was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Morris Fuller, who passed away. Ganzeveld, who is self-employed in the appliance repair business, was originally appointed to the Bradgate City Council in February of 1980 to fill a vacancy and in 1981 was elected to his first full term as a councilman.

1983

Doug Prior of Dakota City, has leased the former Pro Station at the corner of Hwys. 169 and 3, and is open for business as Prior’s Service Center. The station is owned by Don Jensen of Humboldt and has been leased from Doolittle Oil Company.

1983

Livermore – A good crowd

attended the Euchre tournament at the Legion Hall. For the men, high score was won by Joe Becker; second, Clarence Eisenbarth; third, Harold Roethler; fourth, Roger Thul; and low, Don Thul. For the women, Wilma Eisenbarth, high; Anna Bormann, second; Christina Becker, third; Virginia Steil, fourth; and Rose Bormann, low.

FOR T Y-FIVE YEARS AGO 1978

Linda Hood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Hood of rural Bode, attended the annual national convention of the Student National Education Association (NEA) in Philadelphia, PA. Ms. Hood, a senior at Westmar College, LeMars, is an elementary education major. She has also been named a Westmar Scholar for the first semester.

1978

Humboldt’s junior high wrestlers won 12 matches, lost seven, and had one draw in a meet with South Junior High of Fort Dodge. The seventh graders had the best luck with Wayne Jensen, Mike Gabba, Joe Paulson, and Dick Jacobson all turning in falls. Others winning decisions were Rich Dunscombe 6-0, Nick Stahl 4-1, Stu Rasmussen 4-0, and Todd Garman 8-6, while Neil Goodell lost a 4-0 contest.

1978

Over 50 4-H members and adults from around the county attended the tobogganing and officer training session held at Winter World near Humboldt. The event was held for all local 4-H club officers and their club leaders. County Council members led discussions on the role and responsibilities of the

The Danish Baptist Church was originally the Humboldt First Methodist Church built in 1888 at a cost of $2,500. It was located where the current Faith United Methodist Church is now. The Danish Baptist were organized in North Rutland Township. In 1918, the Danish Baptists bought the Methodist building and moved it to 911 5th Avenue North in Humboldt. In 1929 it was burned down and was rebuilt. In 1933 they merged with the First Baptist congregation. In 1972 the Baptists built a new church on Oak Hill (Highway 169 SW). The old church was used as the Castle Theater. Beginning in 1984 it was used by the Abundant Life Christian Church. In 1993, that group moved to 407 8th Street North. In about 1999, the church at 911 5th Avenue North was remodeled into a residence. Historical info from the Humboldt County Historical Association by Pat Baker and Martha Schmidt. Postcard scan and restoration by Tom Tierney. various officers. Tobogganing and skiing activities were held before and after the individual officer sessions.

FIFT Y YEARS AGO 1973

The Homemaker-Health Aide Program will begin providing service in Humboldt County, as of March 15, 1973. The purpose of the program is to provide in-home care for the elderly person, to provide services to families with children, and to provide services to the disabled and acutely ill. The staff will consist of a Homemaker Supervisor and four half-time Homemaker-Health Aides.

1973

Terry Christensen’s 10 points led the Humboldt seventh-graders to a 39-27 basketball victory over Eagle Grove in junior high cage action. Other scorers for the Wildkits were Greg Thorsen with nine, Denny Blanchard with eight, Terry Thompsen with six, Steve Anderson with four and Randy Allen with two.

1973

Humboldt County contestants in the Iowa Master Grower’s Corn and Soybean Contests sponsored by the Humboldt-Dakota City Lions Club included: Gary Trask, G.C. Hood, Gary Adams, Wayne Nelson, Howard Harvey, Carl

Hebner, Ronald Reedy, Allen Korslund, Vincent Hart, Everette Reedy, Don Becker and Dewayne Lowe.

SIX T Y YEARS AGO 1963

USS FIREDRAKE - Don D. Anderson, seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Anderson of Humboldt, is serving aboard the ammunition ship USS Firedrake, which departed, Jan. 21, for duty in the Far East. In the Far East, the Firedrake will join the Seventh Fleet as a replenishment unit. The ship will visit Okinawa, Pearl Harbor, Hong Kong, and Yokosuka, Japan. This will be the 12th Far East cruise for the Firedrake.

1963

Kenneth Ray Friday of Renwick has been named to the Wartburg College’s first semester Dean’s list. Kenneth is a junior.

1963

A number of Massey-Ferguson officials were on hand as the Stow-Skow Co. of Humboldt held an open house with free pancakes and coffee, for area farmers. L.D. Kleiss, Humboldt, district manager hosted the officials. Stow-Skow officials say they used 92 pounds of pancake flour to cook for the estimated 1,000 persons who attended the event. It was the “best yet” crowd, they reported.

COURTHOUSE HUMBOLDT COUNT Y DISTRIC T COUR T JUDGMENTS

JUDGMENTS

Discover Bank vs. Megan R. Hanna, account $9,086.21 plus costs and interest. State of Iowa vs. Jerry D. Johnson, Dakota City, Interference with official acts, account $105.00 plus costs and interest. Livermore vs. Karla S. Sanchez Maldonado, Webster City, account $95.00 plus costs and interest.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Stephanie Parsons, Lu Verne, account $1,744.74 plus costs and interest. Hauge Associates, Inc., vs. John Thoren, Livermore, account $2,529.06 plus costs and interest. Hauge Associates, Inc., vs. Brenda L. Eastman, Humboldt, account $560.50 plus costs and interest. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Cassandra L. Lilly, Dakota City, account $617.82 plus costs and interest.

1st Avenue Chiropractic vs. Caleb Mallison, Humboldt. Gilmore City Housing Corporation vs. Angelita Bloadmoun, Jerezey Bloadmoun, Gilmore City.

Estate of Diane E. Losey, deceased, Sandra L. Garrido, executor, Jennifer H. Williams, executor. Estate of Betty M. Stein, de-

SMALL CL AIMS PE TITIONS

PROBATES

ceased.

COUNT Y RECORDER WARR ANT Y DEEDS

Dickey Construction LLC to Leanne Julius Revocable Trust, Lot 32, Eagle Ridge Addition, Humboldt. Humboldt County Housing Development Corporation to Cody Harrison, Marie Harrison Hadar, Marie Hadar Harrison, Part of Large Lot 2, Lathrop Addition, Humboldt. Donovan Day, Jenna Day to Greg Lempke, Jill Lempke, Lot 58, Oak Hill Second Addition, Humboldt. Robert Rolland to Jered Steven Olson SW, Lot 3, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in SW, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in Lot 5, SW, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng, 29, Lot 4, SW, Sec. 16,

Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in SW, NE, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in Lot 6, SW, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in SW, SE, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29. Brian Gibson, Nicole Gibson to Joel Luther Rasmussen, Nicole Ann Rasmussen, Land in NE, Sec. 11, Twp. 92, Rng. 28, Land in NW, Sec. 12, Twp. 92, Rng. 28.

COUR T OFFICER DEEDS

Daryl L. Rolland Estate, Mark Edward Rolland, Executor to Olson Bros Partnership, Land in SW, Lot 1, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in SW, Lot 2, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in SW, NE, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 28. Robert Rolland to Olson Bros Partnership, Land in SW,

Lot 1, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in SW, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in SW, NE, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29. Daryl L. Rolland Estate, Mark Edward Rolland, Executor, Jered Steven Olson, SW, Lot 3, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in SW, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in Lot 5, SW, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng, 29, Lot 4, SW, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in SW, NE, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in Lot 6, SW, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29, Land in SW, SE, Sec. 16, Twp. 93, Rng. 29.

QUIT CL AIM DEEDS

Duane Zeller to Mill Race LLC, Lot 1, Block 99, Original Town, Dakota City, Lot 2, Block 99, Original Town, Dakota City, Lot 3, Block 99, Original Town, Dakota City,

Part of Lot 8, Block 99, Original Town, Dakota City, Part of Lot 9, Block 99, Original Town, Dakota City, Part Lot 10, Block 99, Original Town, Dakota City. James Gronbach, Judy Gronbach to Karen E. Wheeler, Part of Lot 5, Block 25, Second College Addition, Humboldt. Jerome W. Kellner, Nancy Kellner to Jerome W. Kellner, Nancy M. Kellner, Land in NW, SE, Sec. 17, Twp. 93, Rng. 28, Land in NW, SW, Sec. 17, Twp. 93, Rng. 28, Land in NE, SE, E 1/2, Sec. 18, Twp. 93, Rng. 28, Land in NW, Sec. 17, Twp. 93, Rng. 28, Land in NW, NE, Sec. 17, Twp. 93, Rng. 28, NW, NW, Sec. 17, Twp. 93, Rng. 28, Land in NW, NW, Sec. 34, Twp. 93, Rng. 28, NW, SW,

Sec. 34, Twp. 93, Rng. 28, SW, W 1/2, Sec. 34, Twp. 93, Rng. 28, Land in Livermore, Lot 1, Block 2, Original Town, Livermore, Lot 2, Block 2, Original Town, Livermore, Lot 3, Block 2, Original Town, Livermore, Lot 5, Block 1, Original Town, Livermore, Lot 3, Block 1, Original Town, Livermore, Lot 4, Block 1, Original Town, Livermore, N 1/2, Lot 1, Block 1, Original Town, Livermore, N 1/2, Lot 2, Block 1, Original Town, Livermore, Lot 6, Block 1, Original Town, Livermore. Jerod/Jerod W. Hatcher, Deanne/Deanne M. Hatcher to Larry Davis, Betty Davis, Land in Sec. 23, Twp. 91, Rng. 27. Nathan F. Conlon to Amy L. Conlon, Lot 6, Block 13, First College Addition, Humboldt.

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Yurisleydis Cruz, Algona, speeding, fined $236.13. Michael C. Day, Gilmore City, speeding, fined $175.75. David K. Harbin, Thornton, CO, speeding, fined $175.75. Anita R. Fehr, West Bend, speeding, fined $118.25. David A. Torkelson, Humboldt, failure to maintain or use safety belts – adult, fined $135.50. John W. Hendricks, Humboldt, failure to maintain or use safety belts – adult, fined $135.50. Jerry P. Kramer, Humboldt, failure to maintain or use safety belts – adult, fined $135.50. Crystal R. Duckett, Fort Dodge, speeding, fined $175.75. Gaylord L. Henderson, Des Moines, failure to maintain or use safety belts – adult, fined $135.50. Leonard M. Jensen, Gilmore City, failure to maintain or use safety belts – adult, fined $135.50. Jaclyn L. Montour, Clarion, speeding, fined $118.25. Cade C. Kirchhoff, Humboldt, speeding, fined $89.50. Nathan J. Kuehnast, Dakota City, speeding, fined $89.50.

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he could not park there was city’s winter parking ordinance was in effect. 9:19 p.m. – An officer was requested at the Law Enforcement Center, 430 Sumner Ave. 10:43 p.m. – A deer that had been struck by a vehicle was humanely euthanized and moved from the roadway at the intersection of Elmhurst Avenue and 13th Street South. Jan. 26 11:28 a.m. – A two-vehicle property damage accident was reported in the 600 block of 5th Street South. 3:20 p.m. – A driving complaint was reported at Montana Avenue and 1st Street North in Humboldt. Jan. 27 8:29 a.m. – An officer responded to the Humboldt Middle School, 1400 Wildcat Rd. in reference to a follow-up on a reported theft. 8:31 a.m. — An officer conducted a walk-through at the Humboldt Middle School and Humboldt High School. 9:45 a.m. – An officer returned a phone call in refer-

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Sugary drinks are a major contributor to childhood obesity. SNAP-Ed is a federally-funded grant program through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Education. Its goal is to implement nutrition education and obesity prevention in program eligible individuals, promoting healthy food choices and physical activity, consistent with Dietary Guidelines for Americans. “It is being facilitated by MIDAS Council of Governments and we are the first community in the six-county region to receive funding,” Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann said. Humboldt will be the recipient of a $50,000 grant to implement the pilot program. “The implementation committee met last week and we had good representation from the hospital, the school and city staff to begin discussions. The next step will be to create a mapping tool to determine what assets we have and then after that we will develop areas of need and pass those on to the state and they provide feedback,” Bockelmann said, as to how the program will work. The overall goal is: • Prioritize strategies for local community leaders to make changes to their programs, policies, and environments to make the healthy choice the easy choice for everyone. • Provide a start for longterm changes surrounding health

into their home in the first block of 6tth Avenue North. 4:35 a.m. – An officer was called to a vehicle unlock at Casey’s General Store. 6:09 a.m. – An emergency notification was received from Springvale Independent Living, 1701 10th Ave. N. The activation was cancelled before police arrived. 7:46 a.m. – A check was performed at the Humboldt High School, 1500 Wildcat Rd. 8:01 a.m. – A resident was advised that their vehicle needed to be moved out of the street for plows and about the city’s ordinance regarding snow removal from sidewalks. 4:39 a.m. – A local business was reporting extra watch of some residents. 5:54 p.m. – A missing juvenile subject was reported. 8:11 p.m. – An officer/deputy was called to lend motorist assistance at 12th Street North and 10th Avenue North. 8:37 p.m. – An officer received information at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) about an 18-year-old female who was leaving for Minnesota with a

assets. Implementation committee members are Bockelmann, Christen Sewell, director of Public Health at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH), Recreation Director Paxton Pedersen, Humboldt Public Library Director Julie Larsen, Humboldt County Economic Development Association Executive Director Alissa O’Connor, HCMH Registered Dietitian Amanda Thul, Humboldt Community Schools Middle School Counselor Kristy Smith, Humboldt Community School Superintendent Jim Murray and Upper Des Moines Opportunity Regional Director Alisa Schielf. “We are pretty excited about it. It should be a good program for the community, Bockelmann said. The program was unveiled at Monday’s Humboldt City Council meeting.

in a positive state. IPERS’ net position as a percent of the total pension liability was just over 100 percent. The city’s general obligation indebtedness decreased by $1.16 million during the fiscal year, ending at $9,785,000. There were no issues of non-compliance cited in the report. It was noted that the city’s wastewater improvement fund had a deficit balance of $437,626. It was reported that the deficit will be eliminated when receipts are received. It was also noted that the city paid attorney fees from TIF funds during the fiscal year. It was reported that attorney fees and other project costs should be paid from the general fund and or a TIF project fund. Once projects have incurred costs, TIF funds can be used to repay TIF debt. The city agreed to make changes to comply with the Iowa Code. The Council heard from Cheryl Rhead with the Humboldt County Housing Development Corp. (HCHDC). The non-profit corporation is seeking a $7,500 donation from the city for the fiscal 2023-24 year. Humboldt County Housing has been a key player in developing housing stock and working the city of Humboldt, Humboldt County, the Building Trades program and local businesses and contractors in increasing viable housing developments and residential building valuations in the community. Among recent projects,

Joel Rasmussen (left), Humboldt County Farm Bureau (HCFB) president, and Miles Nostrom (right), HCFB vice president, presented a $1,000 donation to Upper Des Moines Opportunity Food Pantry in Humboldt. The donation was accepted by staff member Danielle Rees. HCFB recognizes that many Iowans are still experiencing significant difficulties since the pandemic including the most basic need of food security. As Iowa farmers, who raise livestock and grow crops, they know the importance of providing safe, healthy food for everyone and care about the people in their community. Submitted photo. man she met on the internet. Jan. 31 6:39 a.m. – An officer was called to the Hy-Vee Food

Store, 611 10th Ave. N., to assist an individual who had gotten their vehicle stuck in a snow bank. 8:02 a.m. – A school check was performed at the Hum-

boldt High School, 1500 Wildcat Rd. 1:51 p.m. – An officer took a call about a missing juvenile. 2:31 p.m. – An officer was called to Fareway Food Store,

1700 10th Ave. N., for a minor hit-and-run accident. 5:10 p.m. – An officer was called to the Hy-Vee Food Store for a hit-and-run accident.

HCHDC worked with Rural Housing 360 to expand low-to-moderate income housing renovations. The non-profit also contracted with Soyland Homes to construct two single-family homes that are completed and are being marketed. The organization also continues to work with Iowa Central, Humboldt High School and the city on the Building Trades homes. The group is completing its third housing rehab project this year (see the Feb. 2 Humboldt Independent). HCHDC is looking at partnering with Humboldt County Conservation for a shelter house at Sheldon Park for its Building Trades 22nd home project in 2023-24. The Council approved establishing a housing steering committee to support the Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Initiative. The following have been named to the Housing Steering Committee: Dan Scholl, Kirk Whittlesey, Jennifer Hasen, Joe Hadar, Kerry Burmeister, Cheryl Rhead, Joel Armitage, Alissa O’Connor, a

representative from the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital and Cole Bockelmann. The Council approved accepting requests for proposal to serve as the animal control contract service provider. Council member Joel Goodell (who was not in attendance at Monday’s meeting,) has served as the city’s animal control officer for the past two years. Goodell resigned the contracted position on Jan. 3. Bockelmann said he hopes the city can find someone. The RFPs are due March 1. The Council approved a contract change order with Peterson Construction of Webster City for a decrease of $38,403.05 for wastewater treatment rehabilitation project. Due to price increases, the overall contingency allowance will decrease from $305,445.65 to $267,042.61 with the change. The Council approved setting Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 5:30 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax dollar levy amount. The max-

imum amount will be $11.69 per $1,000 but it will not be that much. The maximum tax rate levy change is 2.67 percent. In the administrator’s report, Bockelmann said he will be requesting an updated bond/debt service estimate from DA Davidson to include estimated costs for a ladder truck for the Humboldt Fire Department and a small building addition at the fire department to house the piece of equipment. The Council approved a

class B retail wine and ownership update for Sister’s Home Style Entrees. The Council approved a class B retail alcohol license and Sunday sales for Dollar General Store. It was reported that city offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, for President’s Day. Garbage normally picked up on Monday will be collected on Tuesday of that week and the next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Humboldt City Hall.

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Bank Iowa offers Spirit of Chandy $1,000 scholarships Applications accepted through March 5 For the 10th year, Bank Iowa is inviting graduating high school seniors in the Humboldt area to apply for the Spirit of Chandy Scholarship. Bank Iowa annually awards up to 20 scholarships to honor standout high school students across the state. This year, Bank Iowa doubled its commitment to the communities it serves, offering $1,000 scholarships instead of the $500 scholarships it has awarded in the past. The scholarship program is a tribute to Bank Iowa co-found-

er Harry Barr’s daughter, Chandy Barr Clanton, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 36 while piloting her aerobatic plane during a training flight. Clanton was a successful businesswoman, competitive athlete, talented pilot and a beloved mother of two sons. “Chandy’s zest for life and her drive to be the very best is a great example for students, especially to Iowa high school seniors looking to take the next step in their lives,” said Bank Iowa President and CEO Jim Plagge. “Bank Iowa is honored to introduce more Iowans to Chandy’s legacy while simultaneously supporting young people in the pursuit of higher education.” Scholarship applicants must

be pursuing higher education at an accredited university or college and complete an essay describing personal strengths, as well as education and career goals. Past scholarship winners, of which there are now more than 150 students, each displayed sound academic achievement, strength of character, leadership ability and participation in community activities, such as swimming, biking, running and flying––a few of the interests Chandy passionately pursued. The application deadline is March 5, and recipients will be announced in May 2023. To apply for the scholarship, visit https://www. bankiowa.bank/about-us/spirit-of-chandy-scholarship.

Kossuth County Genealogical Society to meet; all are welcome The Kossuth County Genealogical Society is hosting a monthly discussion on family history research beginning in February. The first session will be

Thursday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. in the Algona Public Library, 210 N. Phillips St., Algona. Everyone is invited. Attendees are asked to have a short story to share from your family

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tree. Future sessions will be held the third Thursday of the month. People with questions may contact Jean Kramer at (515) 200-9389.

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Marylin Kuyper, 70, of Dakota City, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital after fighting a courageous 11-year battle with cancer. Her family was at her side throughout her last hospitalization. Marylin Ann (Witt) Kuyper was born on May 3, 1952 in Chicago IL to Velma Iris (Lochner) and Wilfred James Witt. She moved to Battle Creek when she was a child and attended in Battle Creek School graduating in the Class of 1970. She enjoyed participating on track, basketball and softball teams, and was proud to play second base on the state runner up 1968 fall softball team. She cherished many fond memories of her time in high school. Her love of sports continued where she attended Iowa State Cyclone football games and watched many sports at home. She was baptized, confirmed and married at the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. She attended the Presbyterian Church in Fort Dodge and was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt. Marylin attended college at UNI in Cedar Falls, receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education. She started her career teaching science at Traer, in 1974, then taught math in the Fort Dodge School system, retiring in 1996. She later substitute taught in the Humboldt school system. She met the love of her life, Kenneth Harold Kuyper at Sitzmarkers Ski Club in 1987. They married on July 22, 1989 and were blessed with three children, Jessica Ann and twins Kessandra Iris and Kenneth Harlan. She was thrilled to be home with her children, attending all their activities, traveling with the family on summer vacations and making the best homemade pies and home cooked meals. She created the most awesome scrapbooks for her children which will be forever cherished. After the kids graduated, Marylin and Ken enjoyed traveling to many different places together. She also enjoyed bicycling and hiking with Ken, gardening, decorating the home for the holidays, and most recently took up knitting again making several baby blankets for her future grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband, Kenneth, children Jessica (Luke) Kerns and soon to arrive grandson of Harrisonburg, VA; Kenny (Kenzie Ross) of Iowa City, and Kessa of Memphis, TN; brother Larry (Lucy) Witt of Gibbon, NE, sister Lorraine (Bob Saunders) of Ida Grove; sister-in-law Joyce (Vern) Wallinga of Sanborn; nieces and nephews, JR Davis of Ute, Aaron (Sarah) Davis of Altoona, Clayton (Jennie) Davis of Boone, Bianca (Gabo) Abello of Gibbon NE , James (Erin Hanson) Witt of Gibbon, NE, Mike (Meagan) Wallinga of Orange City, Ethanie (Mike) Pulscher of Rock Rapids, and Kent (Melissa) Wallinga of Kuna, ID; extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Iris Witt, father and mother-in-law Kenneth and Elsie Kuyper. Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. The Mason-Lindhart Funeral & Cremation Service of Humboldt is in charge of the arrangements. www.masonlindhart.com

James Robert (Jim) Hankins, Jr, passed away at his home in Phoenix Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Jim was born to James Robert (Bob) Hankins and Florence Irene (Rusher) in Humboldt, on Dec. 8, 1943. After graduating from Humboldt High School in 1962 he went on to study at Iowa State University in Ames. Jim joined the Marine Corps in December 1963, achieved the rank of E-5, and was honorably discharged in November 1967. His duty stations included Quantico, VA and Honolulu, HI. Jim married Lynn LaVerne Stafford August 1967 and the marriage ended July 1989. In January 1996 Jim married Sharlene Joan (Daniels) Lawson. Jim studied at the University of Hawaii and Arizona State University and began his lifelong career as an architect in the late 1960’s employed by Roadway Inns. In 1974, Jim opened this own office, James R. Hankins, and Associates, and that business thrives to the present day. Inspired by his father, Jim took up glider flying at the Estrella Sailport earning his pilot’s license in 1976. Joe Lincoln, a very accomplished recordholding sailplane pilot, and Jim, trained for a year in preparation for a record dual long distance flight. The fruits of their many hours spent in training were never realized because of Joe’s early death. For many years Jim and Sharlene made their home in north Phoenix and enjoyed riding and training horses, dogs as well as hiking. Jim was well known for his offbeat sense of humor. He could always be counted on for bad Dad jokes, bad Grandpa jokes and a variety of pranks. His penmanship was atrocious. It’s a wonder that his many greeting cards were ever delivered to the correct addresses. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Florence Hankins and is survived by his wife Sharlene Joan (Lawson) Hankins, his first wife Lynn (Stafford) Leinhart, son James Robert (Jim) Hankins III (JoAnne Chiarelllo) and daughter Susan Ann Wilson (Joe), brother Rick Hankins (Linda), sister Jullie Ann Boggs, and brother Tom Hankins (P.J.); four grandchildren, Joshua, Tyler, Brennon, and Abagayle as well as many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Funeral services will be held Feb. 16, at 12 p.m. at North Valley Baptist Church, 2109 E. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85024. A military burial will follow at 2 p.m. at the (VA) National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024 The funeral services are in the care of Shadow Mountain Mortuary, www.ShadowMountainMortuary.com In lieu of giving flowers, the family asks that donations are made to: • Home – Semper Fi & America’s Fund, thefund.org or • Home – Fisher House Foundation, fisherhouse.org

Francis “Frank” Hubert Zigrang, the son of Harry and Augustine (Choquette) Zigrang, was born on Sept. 10, 1935, in Livermore. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, until the family moved to California, where he graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1953. Frank served in the United States Army from Dec. 9, 1954 until his honorable discharge on Dec. 3, 1956, assigned to the 3rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion. After his military service, he returned to Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1961, with a business administration degree. Frank was a field director for the national college fraternity Delta Chi for five years and worked as a mobile home vendor for three years. He then returned to Humboldt and was involved in selling real estate and insurance for about ten years. Frank was described as firm, determined, an outspoken vegetarian and generous, but also as kind, compassionate and merciful ~ a Humane Advocate. In 1985, he volunteered as the “Dog Catcher” in Humboldt and in 1989, Humboldt County began covering his expenses. Frank continued to advocate and rescue animals for many years and served many years on the Fort Dodge Humane Society Board of Directors. Frank was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Humboldt V.F.W and served on the Humboldt County Trails Council. He helped in heading a “Rails to Trails” fund which helped to fund the 33 miles of abandoned railway, from Eagle Grove to Rolfe, to a walking/biking trail. Frank was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, loved antique Chrysler cars and was especially thankful for his friends and neighbors, Jerry and Jeanette Johnson. Frank passed away, with family at his side, on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion, at the age of 87 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Denis and James Zigrang; sister, Margaret Hergenreter (Nick) and brother-in-law, Rudell Rusch. Survivors include his sister, Mary Rusch of Mission Hills, CA; sister-in-law, Jackie Zigrang of Eagle Grove and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Humboldt with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Burial with Military Honors will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Livermore. Memorials may be left to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Mason Lindhart Funeral Home and Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. www.masonlindhart.com

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Elizabeth “Betty” Mae (Ackerson) Burkhart was born at home in East Chain Township, Martin County, MN, on Nov. 23, 1929 to Albin and Edith (McCabe) Ackerson. She passed while staying at Long Term Care at the Humboldt Hospital on Jan. 17, 2023, at the age of 93. Services will be Feb. 18, with visitation at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt. Lentz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by sons Marc and his wife Lori of Bailey Island, ME and Greg of Fairmont, MN; grandsons, Matthew and his wife Crystal of Colorado, Nathan and his wife Katie and great-grandchildren, Avery and Owen of Minnesota, Devin and his wife Sarah and great-grandchildren Soren, Leander and Ignazia of Vermont and Jordan and his wife Katie of Colorado. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Helen Ackerson of Keokuk and brother-in-law, Henry Burkhart of Florida as well as several nephews and nieces. She was proceeded in death by her husband William, her parents and brother, Rev. Merlin Ackerson, one niece, three nephews, several cousins as well as three daughters who were stillborn at term because of the Rh factor. With this trauma of having three stillbirths, her brother, who was in seminary in Chicago at the time, made arrangements for her to be seen at a research lab where she became a blood donor for the research trials into the development of Rhogam which has saved the lives of millions of babies over the years since then. Betty moved from Southern Minnesota to Humboldt, in the 1930s and lived there the rest of her life. She graduated from HHS in 1947, and met Bill at the roller rink in Fort Dodge. They were married on her birthday and Thanksgiving on Nov. 23, 1950, in Humboldt. They lived on a farm east of Humboldt and she was the morning waitress at the Eateria Café for many years. There she met everybody in town that she hadn’t met before and could tell you who was related to who and what everybody did in town. She could remember the names of everybody she met. She became a bus driver in the 1960s doing the noon route for Collins Bus Line and then doing a school district route southwest of town for several years. She enjoyed driving bus for extracurricular activities including band, speech, and sports contests as well as pep buses. She drove bus until 1992 and she would still greet her former bus riders by name in her final days at Long Term Care! She was always active in her church at Faith Methodist Church, including teaching 3rd grade Sunday School, Lay Delegate to the Iowa Methodist Annual Conferences, circles and one of the organizers of the Knitters and Crocheters group. Her knitted hats, mittens and sweaters were given to people in need in Humboldt, the state of Iowa, the USA and even overseas through various missionary and nonprofit groups. She and Bill were awarded a state volunteer award by Governor Branstad for their volunteer work. She and Bill enjoyed traveling. They went to several 100th Bomb Group Reunions from WWII across the United States over the years and even took a trip to Eastern Europe and Russia shortly after it opened up to foreign visitors. She led a long and fulfilling life and was looking forward to reuniting with her husband, Bill. She will be missed by many.

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Metzula J. “Mitzi” Ford, 71, of Humboldt, passed away at her home unexpectedly on Saturday morning, Feb. 4, 2023. She was born June 15, 1951, in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Geoffry Lee and Doris Jean (Gehrt) Landmesser. She was raised and educated in Louisiana, Gilmore City and finalized her education in Seattle, WA. After finishing her schooling, she moved to Oklahoma where she was united in marriage to Chuck Cleveland and they made their home in Texas and Okinawa, Japan. The couple then returned to Texas and the marriage later dissolved. Mitzi moved to New Bern, NC and married Charles A. Ford on Dec. 28, 2001. In 2007, they moved to the Humbolt area. She enjoyed puzzles, knitting, reading and had been active in the Faith Community Church in Palmer. She is survived by her husband Charlie of Humboldt, her sons T.J. (Melissa) Wilkinson of Pensacola, FL, Kerry Wilkinson, Sr. of Ottosen, Phillip (Kim) Wilkinson of Hartford; her grandchildren Shiloh, Brandon, Aubry, Kerry Jr., Logan, Kiera, Skylar, Eva and Geoffery; her mother Doris Landmesser; her sisters, Sue of Mason City, Lana Lewis of Humboldt, Gennifer (Mike) Scott of Emmetsburg and Pamela (William) Anderson of Dakota City. She was preceded in death by her father and her sister Glynn Landmesser. A memorial gathering will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral & Cremation Service in Humboldt. www.masonlindhart.com

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This contingent of Humboldt High School students recently received a Division One rating at district and state speech competition. They competed in the Ensemble Acting category. Pictured, from left: Alana Malo, Janey Depue, Elle Clark, Lillian Holm and Dani Abens. The group, along with Ian Olmos and Alyssa Kinder, received a top rating in Musical Theater at districts. Submitted photo.

A team of Humboldt High School students recently medaled in the Ethics Bowl competition on Jan. 28 at Le Mars. They are coached by instructor Emily Wiebe. Pictured, from left: Serenity Krannitz, Ty Schluter, Emily Wiebke, Camden Karageorge and Collin Vik. Not pictured, Brooklyn Robinson. Students who earned a top rating in Improv Acting at state speech in Le Mars last Saturday include Taryn McKimmey, Karageorge, Vik and Schluter. They are coached by instructor Emily Wiebke. Submitted photo.

Former Humboldt man receives newspaper honor

Terry Christensen Former Humboldt resident and a 1978 graduate of Humboldt High School, Terry Christensen, publisher of the

Fort Dodge Messenger, Daily Freeman Journal in Webster City and the Times-Republican in Marshalltown, received the Master Editor-Publisher Award at the Iowa Newspaper Association Convention in Des Moines last week. Christensen started his career working for Hy-Vee and began his newspaper career as advertising director of The Messenger from 200407. He previously worked at the Carroll Daily Times-Herald, Lincoln Journal-Star in Lincoln, NE, and the Omaha World-Herald in Omaha, NE. He was general manager of the Freeman-Journal in 2010 and became publisher of the newspapers in Fort Dodge and Webster City in 2017. In its announcement of the

award, the Iowa Newspaper Association said the following: “Terry Christensen is not one to be fearful of shaking up the norm to bring fresh perspective, a more relevant and locally based news product. Once an outsider to the industry if you will, he brought a wave of new ideas, tactics, and philosophies for his newspapers.” These included updating the Messenger’s building interior to a more contemporary look with motivational messages and work boards replacing historical pages of the paper on the walls. Publications were renamed, re-branded and updated to appeal to a new generation of reader. Local news became a larger emphasis, sports was redone with local emphasis and

personal updates on local athletes became the norm rather than exception. The announcement goes on to say that Christensen “has substantially grown a commercial printing business and turned the newspapers he publishes into award-winning publications. “His management style is one of empowerment and

positive reinforcement. He involves all employees in regular meetings to drive goals and create a cohesive operation. He is known as a people person who forms positive relationships with anyone he meets. He is well liked, respected and looked up to in his community. Most importantly, he is driven to improve the communities he lives and works in.”

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the public for $45. IFGC members pay $30 and those who have not yet paid dues can do so during the online registration process. All attendees will be able to explore the exhibits that are open at Reiman Gardens, including the popular Butterfly Wing, during the day.

purchasing American farmland. “China must be banned from buying our farmland because American farmland belongs to American farmers,” said Rep. Feenstra. “I am proud to work with my Republican colleagues to prevent malign foreign interests from infiltrating rural

America and threatening our national, economic, and food security. As a strong voice for our farmers, producers, and agricultural community in Congress, I will continue to do everything in my power to protect our rural way of life and keep China far away from our farmland.”

More specifically, the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act would direct the President of the United States to exercise any action necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural land in the U.S. by foreign individuals or entities tied to the CCP.

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Feenstra introduces bill to prohibit purchase of American farmland by Chinese Communist Party U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped introduce, alongside U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act. This legislation strictly prohibits any person or entity associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from

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Wildcats look back on state meet experience By PHIL MONSON While none of Humboldt’s four-girl contingent were able to earn a medal in last week’s first-ever IGHSAU sanctioned state wrestling tournament, the experience was still key in laying the Wildcat wrestling foundation for many years to come. Competing at the state tournament held on Feb. 2-3 inside Xtream Arena in Coralville, Humboldt’s Baylie Beers (130), Sophia Harris (110), Claire Weydert (135) and Brooklyn Robinson (190) were all eliminated on the first day of the meet. “I’m really happy with how we went down there and competed hard. Each one of the girls who stepped on the mat had an opportunity to win matches, in my opinion,” Humboldt head coach Andy Newell said. “There was still that nervousness for some of them. It’s a different environment down there at state. On the first session Thursday morning, the whole place was packed full. All sold out. It’s a bigger environment than we had been in all season long,” Newell said. “It was a bit of an eye opener to step out on the mat for some of those girls in front of that many people. It was loud. Really loud,” Newell said. “All things considered, we went out there and wrestled hard and gave it the best effort we could.” Harris, a junior, went 2-2 on the day and finished her season with a 24-12 record. She opened with a third period pin over Josie Lennon of Sergeant Bluff-Luton, then lost by fall in 21 seconds to top-seed and eventual state champ Jalynn Goodale (34-2) of Osage in 21 seconds.

STATE TEAM SCORING Top 20 Waverly-Shell Rock 123, East Buchanan 113, Decorah 108, Lewis Central 102, Osage 73, Cedar Rapids Prairie 71, Southeast Polk, 69.5, VintonShellsburg 69, Anamosa 68.5, Ames 68. Cedar Falls 62, Mason City 59, Spencer 57, Independence 56, Iowa Valley Marengo 56, Bettendorf 55, Ridge View 55, Southwest Iowa 55, Raccoon RiverNorthwest 54, South Tama 51. Humboldt Results Sophia Harris (24-12), 110: Did not place. Pinned Josie Lennon (23-13), Sergeant Bluff-Luton, 5:43. Lost by fall in 0:21 to Jalynn Goodale (34-2), Osage. Pinned Rylee Rice (25-14), WACO, 1:55. Lost by fall in 3:40 to Kate Seery (38-10), Linn-Mar. Baylie Beers (23-7), 130: Did not place. Pinned Danyka Peterson (3110), Sioux City North, 3:33. Lost by fall in 1:51 to Colbie Tenborg (24-3), Saydel. Lost by medical forfeit to Becca Hinderaker (32-12), Tipton. Claire Weydert (17-18), 135: Did not place. Lost by fall in 1:36 to Alexis Ross (36-3), Fort Dodge. Lost by fall in 2:38 to Maggie Wagner (39-10), Anamosa. Brooklyn Robinson (22-13), 190: Did not place. Lost by fall in 2:42 to Chloe Heefner (35-9), Cedar Rapids Prairie. Lost by fall in 0:22 to Arie Russell (11-10), Clinton.

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The Humboldt boys’ wrestling team displays their seventh-place trophy after topping Williamsburg in the consolation final of the Class 2A state dual team tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville last Saturday, Feb. 4. The Wildcats will now focus on the district tournament individual post-season run starting Feb. 11 at Webster City. Independent photo by Kaycee Matheason. Brooklyn Robinson

Claire Weydert

Harris bounced back and pinned Rylee Rice of WACO in 1:55. Harris was sidelined when she fell to Kate Seery (38-10) of Linn-Mar by fall in 3:40. “Sophia’s first round match was a re-match of her first-round loss at regionals, so she got some revenge. She knocked off a girl from Sergeant Bluff-Luton, who we thought we could have beaten before. She got that win there,” Newell said. “We knew Jalynn Goodale of Osage was tough. We knew we had our work cut out for us. Something small, where we let go a little too late was the difference. On the consolation side Sophia won her first match and in that second consolation match, she just came up short,” Newell said. “Sophia wrestled hard and did a great job. She had a great year and I’m really happy with her and the way she competed all year,” Newell said. “She’ll be a senior next year. She’s excited. We talked about her upcoming plans. In the spring she will run track and lift weights. In the fall she will run cross country. Between spring and fall she’ll lift and put in her miles for cross country. She’s excited to get back down to state next year,” Newell said. Junior 135-pounder Claire Weydert finishes 17-18. She drew top-seeded Alexis Ross of Fort Dodge in the first round and lost by fall in 1:36 to Ross, who ended up placing runner-up. On the consolation side, Weydert lost by fall in 2:38 to Maggie Wagner of Anamosa. “Claire’s match with Alexis Ross was another regional re-match. Alexis is a very accomplished wrestler. Claire went out and fought hard. She made Alexis work pretty darn

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Wildcat wrestlers place 7th in state duals Humboldt ends season 18-4 By PHIL MONSON Humboldt’s hopes of placing high in the Class 2A state dual team tournament last Saturday (Feb. 4) in Coralville fell short as Humboldt finished seventh. The sixth-seeded Wildcats opened the day with a hardfought, 42-26 loss to No. 3 seed Sergeant Bluff-Luton. Humboldt met conference foe Webster City in the consolation round and fell to the Lynx, 41-33. The Wildcats bounced back with a 36-27 victory over Williamsburg in the consolation finals. The Wildcats, led by veteran head coach Chad Beaman, finish another stellar dual season at 18-4 overall. Injuries to Tyce Clarken (collarbone) at 120 pounds and Kyle Caquelin (ribs) at 220 pounds swung the pendulum back in SB-L’s favor. “I don’t know if anybody outside of our team gave us a chance to win it but we had it penciled out that we had a chance to win eight matches and steal that dual away,” Beaman said. “We knew that 220 was going to have to be one of those key weight classes. We jumped out to a 4-1 lead and then got pinned. That was one weight class we knew had to go our way to give us a chance.” “We thought it would come down to that last match. But when Sergeant Bluff had the dual in hand at that point, we felt it was a chance for Tyce to perhaps gain some seeding criteria for the state tournament. It was a match we really wanted to win, more ways than one,” Beaman said. “Unfortunately, those guys got dinged up in both of those

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matches and we fell short. We won six of the 14 matches and gave ourselves a chance, but we just fell short,” Beaman said. “The loss maybe took a little bit of wind out of our sails. You have the eight best teams in Class 2A and so no one will give you any breaks down here. When you go into a dual feeling confident if we put our best foot forward, we can finish higher than our seed going in, it’s disheartening to end up the way we finished,” Beaman said. “We have the same mindset we have had all year long and that’s based on what happened has happened, so we have to re-group and prepare for the next phase of wrestling,” Beaman said. “Instead of sitting and dwelling on it, we’re going to prepare for the next test ahead of us,” Beaman said. Humboldt’s re-match with Webster City didn’t go as well as it went back on Jan. 12, when the Wildcats beat the Lynx, 36-27. “We have already seen Webster City and so we know how talented they are. When we beat them back in January, we wrestled almost a perfect dual. Coach Hisler (CJ, Webster City) and I both said we thought there were a few matches that could go either way,” Beaman said. “We got both of those last time and this time they got on the top end of them.” “I don’t think there’s a big difference between the third and eight-place teams. Knowing we are right there in that quality of teams gives us optimism for the future. It is something the kids earned. We didn’t lay down,” Beaman said. A lot of different Wildcat wrestlers got to compete on Saturday as Beaman brought

along his entire squad. “We had 19 different kids in the lineup. Not very many sports can allow you to do that except maybe football. We are happy that we could take the whole team down and get

that many kids on the mat in a state environment,” Beaman said. “It was great that our school allowed us to do that.” “Class 2A is pretty tough this year. Williamsburg is a good team each year. They

beat West Delaware earlier this year so there actually might not be that big of a difference between number eight and number two,” Beaman said. “They are a good team and

we had to adjust our lineup a little to give us a mathematical advantage. The kids responded and wrestled well. Landon Halverson came back

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Humboldt 120-pounder Tyce Clarken pins his opponent from Ballard Huxley in the Wildcats’ Class 2A regional dual in the Humboldt gym on Jan. 31. Humboldt won the match to advance to the state dual team tournament later in the week, where they placed seventh. The Wildcats will now focus on the district tournament individual post-season run starting Feb. 11 at Webster City. Independent photo.

Wildcats win regional to advance to state Humboldt earned its fifth trip to the state dual team tournament by turning back Ballard Huxley, 38-29 in a Class 2A regional dual in the Humboldt gym on Jan. 31. Ballard, which edged Winterset, 31-29 in the first round, didn’t have enough to stop a determined Wildcat squad that in the words of veteran head coach Chad Beaman, “keeps grinding.” “The kids wrestled really well tonight. I’m super-proud of their efforts. We got back some matches from the last time we wrestled them and we made some of the other

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matches more competitive and close,” Beaman said.’ Humboldt, ranked sixth and 44-36 winners over Ballard back on Jan. 10, clinched the win at 160 pounds when Wildcat senior Ty Gargano defeated Rhett Hedrick, 9-4 at 160 pounds, giving Humboldt a 38-17 lead in a meet which began at 195 pounds. With the victory clinched, Beaman forfeited at 172 and 182 pounds, respectively, to avoid any injuries. “The dual started about where we needed it to because we have some guys still dinged up and so we didn’t need

to wrestle them where we were going to wrestle them,” Beaman said. “It would have been nice to have the two guys at the end compete, but it wasn’t worth it at this time of the year.” “I’m just super-proud of our efforts tonight. I’m very happy for our seniors, they got to wrestle at home one more time and that’s pretty cool,” Beaman said. “The last time we were down there at state duals (2020, seeded eighth, finished eighth), we were just kind of happy to be there. Now it’s our time to compete for a trophy

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as these guys have been grinding all year and wrestling really tough against tough teams. It’s time to go down there and see how we compete,” Beaman said. It was Humboldt’s fifth trip to the state dual tournament. Humboldt placed eighth in 2020 and also qualified in 2001. Humboldt won the state title in 1992 and placed third in 1996. Humboldt will prepare for the Class 2A district at Webster City on Saturday, Feb. 11. The top two place-winners

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HHS girls run over Lynx, 73-27

2nd quarter lifts Lynx over HHS boys, 67-47

Wildcats move to 10-3 in NCC

In a battle for first-place in the North Central Conference, Webster City put Humboldt on its heels early on and never let up in posting a 67-47 victory over the Humboldt Wildcats in a boys’ contest at Webster City on Feb. 3. Will Orness scored 17 points and Evan Hatcher made 11 to lead Humboldt, which slipped to 14-3 overall, 10-2 and second in the NCC. Webster City, which edged Humboldt 72-71 back on Jan. 6 in Humboldt, was led by Jaime Grossoehme with 19 points. Ty McKinney netted 16 and Braden Doering added 11 for the Lynx, 15-1, 9-1. Humboldt endured a poor shooting night, hitting just 28 percent from the field. Webster City, which took a 17-11 first quarter lead and led 37-21 at halftime, shot 58 percent overall and played efficient on both sides of the ball. “Webster City played a great game. They were aggressive and attacked the basket all night. We struggled shooting the ball early and it snowballed on us,” Humboldt head coach Jason Thurm said. “We were getting pretty good looks early but when the shots weren’t falling, we started to press a little and our shot selection suffered,” Thurm said. It was Humboldt’s second night in a row of basketball after the Wildcats ran away to an 82-54 victory over ClarionGoldfield-Dows the previous night in Humboldt. “We struggled in transition both offensively and defensively. It seemed like we were a step slow the entire night. I could have done a better job the previous night against CGD making sure our regulars received plenty of rest so I will learn from that. We have a lot of basketball to play yet. We need to flush this one and move on,” Thurm said. HHS 82, CGD 54

The Humboldt girls’ basketball team solidified their upper division slot in the North Central Conference standings with their lopsided, 73-27 victory at Webster City last Friday night (Feb. 3). Sophomore guard Morgan Mann scored 27 points, Ava Fischer had eight and Paige Nelson seven, for a balanced Wildcat offense. Humboldt improved to 13-6 overall, 10-3 in the NCC. Ava Peterson made eight to lead Webster City, 5-14 overall, 2-10 in the NCC. Humboldt, which led 33-19 at halftime, limited the Lynx to just eight points in the second half as veteran head coach Rodd Mooney emptied his bench. “We did a great job of speeding them up and taking advantage of the turnovers against our press,” Mooney said. “That allowed us to keep the pace of the game pretty fast.” “The girls continued to do a good job of moving the basketball unselfishly and finding open shooters. We had many possessions where the extra pass was made to go from a good to a great shot,” Mooney said. The Wildcats continue to assault the school records books as Fischer now has 62 3-point field goals. She just needs four more to break Bae Arnold’s single-season record set back in 2021. Mann has 381 points

Wildcats run past CGD, 82-54

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and needs five more to break Kendal Clark’s single-season record from 2021. Humboldt has already broken the record of most 3-pointers in a season for a team, which was 129 set in 2021. Humboldt entered the current week at 142. HHS 70, CGD 48 Humboldt went on a 21-point second quarter flurry en route to a 70-48 victory over ClarionGoldfield-Dows on Feb. 2 in the Humboldt gym. Morgan Mann scored 22 points and Ava Fischer added 21 for the Wildcats. Reagan Lee was next with 13. The victory made for a season sweep of CGD by Humboldt this winter. Lexie Lane scored 18 points and Sawyer Morrical added 13 for the Cowgirls, 9-10 overall. Leading 17-15 after the first quarter, Humboldt outscored the Cowgirls 21-11 in the second quarter for a 38-26 halftime lead. The Wildcats never looked back as their sharp-shooting on offense and relentless pressure defense was too much for the Cowgirls. “We did a great job of moving the ball and trusting the offense against Clarion. The girls really did a good job of moving without the ball and keeping

Humboldt’s Aries Packard eyes the basket on this play in a recent home basketball game for the Wildcats. Independent photo. Humboldt at Webster City Humboldt 13 20 21 19....73 Webster City 9 10 5 3....27 HHS FG FT F TP Paige Nelson 3-5 0-1 0 7 Morgan Mann 9-15 7-7 0 27 Reagan Lee 4-11 1-2 2 12 Ava Fischer 2-6 2-2 1 8 Kayla Gieber 1-3 1-2 2 3 Meg Zweibohmer 1-1 0-0 1 2 Tielyr Smith 0-1 0-0 1 0 Kaitlyn Nelson 1-5 1-2 0 4 Madeline Kaufman 0-2 0-0 0 0 Bella Opheim 2-2 0-0 1 4 Aries Packard 1-1 2-2 0 4 Ava Newton 0-1 2-2 0 2 HHS totals....... 24-53 16-20 8 73 Webster City... 11-34 3-10 15 27 3-pt goals: WC 2-13. HU 9-22. Lee 3-7. Fischer 2-6. Mann 2-4. P. Nelson 1-1. K. Nelson 1-4. Rebounds: WC 21. HU 27. Lee 7. P. Nelson 4. Mann 2. Zweibohmer 2. Smith 2. K. Nelson 2. Opheim 2. Packard 1. Fischer 1. Assists: Mann 3. Lee 3. Zweibohmer 2. Opheim 1. P. Nelson 1. Steals: Mann 4. Lee 3. Fischer 3. Gieber 2. K. Nelson 2. Opheim 1. P. Nelson 1. Turnovers: WC 21. HU 14.

Clarion-GD at Humboldt CGD 15 11 10 7....43 Humboldt 17 21 16 16....70 HHS FG FT F TP Meg Zweibohmer 0-0 0-0 0 0 Tielyr Smith 0-0 0-0 0 0 Paige Nelson 0-0 0-2 2 0 Kaitlyn Nelson 3-4 0-0 0 9 Madeline Kaufman 0-0 0-0 0 0 Morgan Mann 9-19 1-1 1 22 Reagan Lee 6-12 1-2 1 13 Ava Fischer 7-10 1-2 0 21 Kayla Gieber 2-3 1-2 2 5 Bella Opheim 0-0 0-0 0 0 Aries Packard 0-0 0-0 0 0 Ava Newton 0-0 0-0 0 0 Bella Opheim 0-3 2-2 1 2 HHS totals....... 27-52 4-7 6 70 CGD...................... 16 7-7 9 43 3-pt goals: CG 12. HU 12. Fischer 6-8. Mann 3-7. K. Nelson 3-4. Smith 0-1. Rebounds: HU 33. Gieber 10. Mann 6. Fischer 4. P. Nelson 3. Zweibohmer 2. K. Nelson 1. Packard 1. Newton 1. Assists: Mann 8. P. Nelson 4. Fischer 2. Gieber 2. Lee 1. Steals: Mann 3. Lee 1. Fischer 1. Turnovers: HU 11.

the ball moving, which created a lot of open shots for each other,” Coach Mooney said. “Defensively the girls did a great job of communicating all night long and stayed focused. We also did a good job of pressuring them full-court and created turnovers,” Mooney

said. The Wildcats are awaiting their Class 4A post-season assignment, expected to be announced this week. Regional tournament play begins next week. Look for daily news and sports updates online at www. humboldtnews.com.

Mann sets scoring mark, Humboldt girls over Belmond-Klemme, 54-37 Humboldt sophomore guard Morgan Mann set a new school single-season scoring record Monday night (Feb. 6) in leading the Humboldt girls’ basketball team past Belmond-Klemme, 54-37 in non-conference play in the

Belmond gym. Mann scored 27 points on the night as the Wildcats improved to 14-6 overall. Mann now has 405 points this season, topping the previous mark of 385 points set by Kendal Clark during the 2020-

21 season. Humboldt, which led 27-16 at halftime, also had Reagan Lee with 10 points. Scoring three each was Paige Nelson, Kaitlyn Nelson and Madeline Kaufman. Kayla Gieb provided four while Bella Opheim and

Aries Packard each had two. Humboldt ended its regular season at Clear Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 7 The Wildcats begin Class 4A regional tournament play next week. Pairings will be announced this week.

Humboldt’s Cyler Cirks pinned Dawson Doolittle of Webster City in the second period of their match at the state dual team tournament in Coralville on Feb. 4. The Wildcats came up short in their matchup with the Lynx, 41-33. Cirks and his teammates will prepare for this week’s Class 2A district meet at Webster City on Feb. 11, which will determine entries for the individual state tournament in Des Moines Feb. 15-18. Independent photo by Kristi Nixon.

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Evan Hatcher poured in 18 points, Will Orness 17, Josh Thurm 16 and Corey Dettmann 12 to power Humboldt past Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, 8254 in league action in the Humboldt gym on Feb. 2. Carson Nesheim scored 18, Caden Hankins had 16 and Nevan Foss made 12 to lead the 3-14 Cowboys, who were swept by the Wildcats this season. CGD trailed just 22-18 after the first quarter but couldn’t

CGD at Humboldt Clarion-GD 18 12 7 17....54 Humboldt 22 20 25 15....82 3-pt goals: CG 6-21. HU 15-32. Orness 5-11. Hatcher 4-7. Thurm 4-5. Hubbell 1-3. Dettmann 1-2. Sorensen 0-1. Beach 0-1. Carlson 0-2. Rebounds: CG 21. HU 32. Orness 8. Hatcher 6. Thurm 6. Carlson 3. Lohaus 2. Van Pelt 1. Sorensen 1. Hubbell 1. Matson 1. Dettmann 1. Assists: Orness 4. Thurm 4. Dettmann 3. Hatcher 2. Hubbell 2. Carlson 1. Matson 1. Beach 1. Van Pelt 1. Steals: Orness 2. Thurm 2. Dettmann 1. Hubbell 1. Turnovers: CG 15. HU 9.

keep up with the fast-paced Wildcats, who outscored the Cowboys 20-12 in the second quarter for a 42-30 halftime lead. Humboldt blew it open with a 25-7 third quarter advantage. The Wildcats are at Iowa Falls on Friday, Feb. 10. They play at Gilbert on Feb. 14 and end their regular season at home on Feb. 16 against Storm

Humboldt at Webster City Humboldt 11 10 15 11....47 Webster City 17 20 20 10....67 HHS FG FT F TP Corey Dettmann 1-3 0-0 4 2 Will Orness 6-19 1-2 2 17 Elliot Carlson 3-12 0-0 0 7 Joshua Thurm 2-10 1-2 1 6 Evan Hatcher 3-8 4-5 1 11 Coen Matson 0-0 0-0 0 0 Trever Beach 0-0 0-0 0 0 Owen Hubbell 1-6 0-0 1 2 Jackson Dodd 0-0 0-0 0 0 Mason Van Pelt 1-1 0-0 0 2 Cameron Hoag 0-0 0-0 0 0 Tayeton Lohaus 0-0 0-0 0 0 HHS totals....... 17-59 6-9 9 47 Webster City... 30-57 1-2 10 67 3-pt goals: WC 6-19. HU 7-34. Orness 4-16. Hatcher 1-3. Carlson 1-4. Thurm 1-6. Dettmann 0-1. Rebounds: WC 34. HU 29. Hubbell 5. Hatcher 5. Orness 4. Van Pelt 4. Thurm 3. Dettmann 2. Carlson 2. Assists: Orness 4. Thurm 4. Dettmann 3. Hatcher 2. Steals: Orness 3. Thurm 3. Hatcher 1. Blocks: Hatcher 1. Turnovers: WC 12. HU 12.

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and beat a pretty tough kid at 170 who had 29 wins. Landon goes out and gets the fall. That truly ended up being a difference in the dual,” Beaman said. “I thought we wrestled really well in that final round. I’m proud of the kids’ effort all season,” Beaman said. Humboldt will focus on the 2A district meet at Webster City on Saturday, Feb. 11. The top two placewinners at each weight class advance to the individual state tournament Feb. 15-18 in Des Moines. Joining Humboldt and Webster City will be Carroll, Gilbert, Greene County, Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Roland-Story and Southeast Valley. “We have a very tough district from an individual standpoint. There are several teams that have some really good individuals. It will be challenging. I would like to think with the season that we just had that we can advance a ton of kids to state, but it will be a challenge to get kids to advance,” Beaman said. For the past several years, the state dual team tournament was held on the day before the individual state tournament. Beaman and coaches statewide like the new format

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with the duals out of the way before post-season begins. “This season is different in that now since the state duals are out of the way, we can really focus on the individuals from here on out,” Beaman said. “We can focus on getting kids ready for particular opponents.” “It’s a pure individual standpoint from here on out. In the past we were still trying to get ready for both individual and dual competition,” Beaman said. Saturday’s action begins at 10 a.m. Admission is $8 each. Look for daily news and sports updates online at www. humboldtnews.com. Humboldt 36, Williamsburg 27 138–Nile Sinn (W) pinned Brady Beers, 3:56. 145–Zayn Feaster (H) dec. Brett Santiago, 7-3. 152–Jase Goodell (H) tech. fall over William Van Dee, 21-4. 160–Ty Gargano (H) dec. Cael Moore, 5-1. 170–Landon Halverson (H) pinned Conner Parker, 3:49. 182–Gable Dayton (W) won by forfeit. 195–Gaige Allen (H) pinned Jeremiah Greene, 0:53. 220–Gavin Vesey (W) dec. Ethan Kunert, 8-3. 285–Trenton Davies (W) dec. Tayeton Lohaus, 3-1, SV-1. 106–Lincoln Schropp (W) dec. Aden Prenger, 4-1. 113–Cyler Cirks (H) dec. Kyler Provin, 8-1. 120–Gavin Jensen (W) pinned Levi Marchant, 1:16. 126– Owen Mayall (H) major dec. Anthony Fenton, 17-4. 132–Jayden Gargano (H) pinned Caleb Mohr, 2:55. Webster City 41, Humboldt 33 132–Jayden Gargano (H) pinned

Brayden Henely, 5:46. 138–Tristan Mason (W) dec. Brady Beers, 8-6. 145–Luke Estlund (W) pinned Zayn Feaster, 3:13. 152–Jase Goodell (H) pinned Jordan Vankham, 5:12. 160– Ty Gargano (H) dec. Brady Jessen, 10-6. 170–Austin Mason (W) pinned Cael Donahe, 1:15. 182–Gaige Allen (H) pinned Skyler Scott, 3:38. 195–Dylan Burnette-Bingham (W) pinned Colby Caquelin, 0:51. 220– CJ Hisler (W) pinned Cael Newell, 0:28. 285–Jaxon Cherry (W) pinned Tayeton Lohaus, 0:13. 106–Linden Phetxoumphone (W) dec. Aden Prenger, 9-3. 113–Cyler Cirks (H) pinned Dawson Doolittle (W), 3:37. 120–Carson Doolittle (W) tech. fall over Biruk Zemene, 21-6. 126–Owen Mayall (H) pinned Gavin Wynkoop, 5:10. Humboldt 42, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 26 126–Jayden Gargano (H) pinned Dalton Van Wyhe, 3:37. 132–Bo Koedam (S) pinned Owen Mayall, 3:26. 138–Ayden McRoberts (S) dec. Brady Beers, 4-0. 145–Ty Koedam (S) pinned Zayn Feaster, 0:51. 152–Jase Goodell (H) dec. Hunter Steffens, 3-0. 160–Ty Gargano (H) major dec. Derek Moore, 10-0. 170– Zayvion Ellington (S) pinned Landon Halverson, 1:45. 182–Garrett McHugh (S) won by forfeit. 195–Gaige Allen (H) major dec. Masen Streck, 8-0. 220–Gage Hoffman (S) pinned Kyle Caquelin, 2:11. 285–Tayeton Lohaus (H) dec. Sean Zimmerman, 5-4 UTB. 106– Jayce Curry (S) dec. Aden Prenger, 4-0. 113–Cyler Cirks (H) won by forfeit. 120–Ethan Skoglund (S) won by injury over Tyce Clarken, 1:36. Class 2A State Dual Team Tournament Results Osage 52, Williamsburg 18 Mount Vernon 51, Creston 19 West Delaware 47, Webster City 18 Sergeant Bluff-Luton 42, Humboldt 26 Semifinals Osage 43, Mount Vernon 25

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at each weight advance to the individual state tournament in Des Moines Feb. 15-18. Look for daily news and sports updates online at www. humboldtnews.com. Humboldt 38, Ballard Huxley 29 195–Jackson Wacha (B) tech. fall over Ethan Kunert, 18-3, 3:39. 220–Gabriel Christensen (B) pinned Kyle Caquelin, 1:35. 285–Henry Christensen (B) dec. Tayeton Lohaus, 5-1. 106–Aden Prenger (H) won by forfeit. 113–Cyler Cirks (H) pinned Tony Horness, 0:39. 120–Tyce Clarken (H) pinned Wyatt Emery, 0:47. 126–Owen Mayall (H) dec. Jacob Harrison, 8-7. 132–Jayden Gargano (H) tech. fall over Jayden Leland, 15-0, 5:21. 138–Tucker Vitzthum (B) dec. Brady Beers, 8-7. 145–Zayn Feaster (H) dec. Lane Kahler, 3-2. 152–Jase Goodell (H) pinned Daniel Hyman, 0:36. 160–Ty Gargano (H) dec. Rhett Hedrick, 9-4. 170–Luke Hartsock (B) won by forfeit. 182–Brody Sampson (B) won by forfeit.

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JV girls fall at WC, dominate CGD Webster City avenged an early season loss to Humboldt by stopping the Wildcats, 51-38 in a girls’ junior varsity basketball game at Webster City on Feb. 3. Tielyr Smith scored 12 points and Madeline Kaufman had 10 to lead Humboldt, now 10-7 overall, 9-4 in conference play. The Wildcats also got four points apiece from Meg Zweibohmer and Paige Opheim, three from Ava Newton, two each from Payton Elman and Kate Sievers and one from Gracie Lyon. “This was a tough one tonight. I thought we were getting great looks all game long, but we just missed a lot of shots that we typically count on,” Wildcat coach Spencer Ross said. “Between that and free throws, we left a lot of points out there tonight. That being said, it would have been easy to fold up our tents and go home, but we kept fighting.” “Webster City outscored us 16-4 in the third quarter. They got hot and we couldn’t buy a bucket. It was just one of those nights. We have been playing pretty

well lately offensively but if you play enough games, you will eventually have a game like tonight,” Ross said. Humboldt made it a season sweep of Clarion-GoldfieldDows on Feb. 2 by posting a 21-point victory over the Cowgirls in the Humboldt gym, 42-21. Tielyr Smith scored 15 points to pace the Wildcats, who also got six each from Kate Sievers and Madeline Kaufman. Scoring two apiece was Gracie Lyon, Meg Zweibohmer, Payton Elman, Abby Armitage, Paige Opheim and Aries Packard. Ava Newton added one. “This was a great win tonight with contributions from everyone. We were trying to apply lots of pressure to clarion with a variety of presses and defenses,” coach Ross said. “I thought everyone who came into the game did a good job of filling a role. Our effort was tremendous for four quarters and once our shots started falling in the second half, we were able to pull away.” “We went into halftime with a 14-6 lead. We were finding good shots but they just weren’t falling. We encouraged the girls to keep the

energy up and things would get rolling and that’s exactly what happened. We scored 17 points in the third quarter and never looked back,” Ross said. Humboldt came up short in a 48-21 homecourt game with Garner-Hayfield/Ventura on Jan. 30. Smith’s eight points led the Wildcats. Zweibohmer netted seven, Packard had four and Paige Opheim added two. “In the first half we turned the ball over a little too much and Garner made us pay,” Ross said. “They had great athletes all over the floor and scored a bunch of points off of our turnovers. As the game went on, I felt like we took much better care of the ball.” “We have been working hard on our motion offenses against a zone and I felt like things started clicking in the second half. Our guards were doing a nice job of cutting through the middle and being active at the high post,” Ross said. “If we can find easy catches there, it seems to open up decent shots for everyone. That being said, the shots don’t always fall.” “What I really like about our team is when our shots are not falling, we don’t let that affect

our effort. This group plays hard and I can really appreciate and respect that about them,” Ross said. Humboldt visited Belmond-Klemme on Feb. 6 and fell to the Broncos, 2417. Ava Newton’s nine points led the Wildcat scoring. Madeline Kaufman had six and Tielyr Smith supplied two. “Defensively, we played a great game. When you give up 24 points, you give yourself a really good chance to win the game. The girls did a nice job of adjusting to what Belmond was trying to do offensively and I thought we rebounded pretty well as a team,” Ross said. “We struggled to get anything going on the offensive end all night long. Belmond was long and athletic, and really pressured us around the perimeter,” Ross said. “We tried to find ways to attack and counter the pressure, but we just weren’t successful. It certainly wasn’t for a lack of effort as I know that the girls will always fight to the end,” Ross said.

Humboldt 9th boys fall at Clear Lake Humboldt’s freshman boys’ basketball team split two games at Clear Lake on Feb. 2, falling 55-36 in the first game and winning 35-33 in the second contest. Karson Rubel scored 12 points to pace the Wildcats in the opener. Nate Lynch made 12 to lead Humboldt in the second game, which featured a thrilling comeback. “Clear Lake is the best team we’ve played this year. They do a lot of screens, back door, pick and rolls and constantly moving off of some type of pick. There were times we defended well but we reached instead of anticipating tonight, which led to easy baskets for the Lions,” Wildcat coach Dan Savery said. “We were also cold offensively. We got good looks and we were able to drive into the lane, but the rim had a lid on it.

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We are improving from the beginning of the season and that is the most important aspect of the team,” Savery said. “The second game was an exciting one. We were down at half and put together a great third quarter and stole the ball with two seconds left to seal the victory,” Savery said. “The difference in this was rebounding. Our offensive rebounds and second or third chance points made the difference.” “Defensively we did a nice job of hedging screens and stepping into the passing lanes for easy steals. These guys played their hearts out and left it on the floor. A great win,” Savery said. Humboldt hosted ClarionGoldfield-Dows on Jan. 31 and defeated the Cowboys, 50-17. Rubel scored 14 points and Davis netted 11 for the Wildcats.

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hard the entire time they were wrestling. Claire isn’t going to give up easily,” Newell said. “Claire knows what that state tournament environment is like. She’ll be a senior next year. Claire will play soccer this spring and lift weights. Andy She’ll lift Newell this summer and run cross country in the fall and get right back into it for next season,” Newell said. “She was bummed because she thought she could come through on the consolation side and medal. Again, you are one of the best 32 kids in the state at your weight and they are all there for a reason,” Newell said. Sophomore Brooklyn Robinson (22-13) lost her opening round match to Chloe Heefner of Cedar Rapids Prairie in 2:42. In her consolation match against Arie Russell of Clinton, Robinson got caught in a headlock and was pinned in 22 seconds. “On the consolation side, Brooklyn got caught in a headlock right away. Headlocks are a bear, especially when you aren’t expecting one right away,” Newell said. “And if you push on them a little bit too hard, they are hard to come out of.” “Brooklyn competed hard, just like she did all year long. She was on the light side of being a heavyweight. She didn’t decide to cut to 190 until later in the season,” Newell said. “Cutting down and wrestling a different style, 190-pounders wrestle a completely different style than the 235-pounders.” “She was still adjusting to being down to 190 and I think it caught her by surprise. We thought her first-round match would be a winnable match,” Newell said. “She didn’t execute in her first match like she

A second game of just two quarters was also played with CGD winning 31-25. Tristan Strait’s eight points paced the Wildcats. “In the first game we came out with a press we have been working on and I was pleased with the aggressiveness and movement of the boys. This in turn, caused Clarion to turn the ball over that led to easy baskets and great looks for us,” Savery said. “We distributed the ball really well. Clarion played zone against us and we understand how to attack it better. Defensively we communicated and rotated much better,” Savery said. “Our defensive rebounding was the best it had been all year as CGD was pretty much one-and-done. A good win with a lot to build from.” “In the two-quarter game we led after one but had some

breakdowns defensively that gave Clarion the win. We fought back and made it interesting, but just couldn’t get the ball to go in. Again, a lot to build off of,” Savery said. Humboldt 2-6, 3-7 in all games, plays at Iowa Falls on Friday, Feb. 10. They end their season at Gilbert on Feb. 14.

“Baylie has done tremendous things for our program. She is the career leader in wins for us. She has done a great job setting the tone for what a Humboldt wrestler should be on the girls’ side,” Newell said. “She wrestled very well in that first match. She got injured in that second match. It’s unfortunate that it happened. We had some down time after that second match and in talking with her and her parents, we made the decision to not go ahead and wrestle in that third match and potentially risk further injury,” Newell said. “It’s unfortunate her career ended like that. Nobody wants to end their career like that. She had an incredible career and we are very fortunate and thankful she was able to be a part of our program. We are excited for her future,” Newell said. “She helped lay the groundwork for the start of Humboldt wrestling. Whoever slides into her role will have big shoes to fill, that’s for sure,” Newell said. Newell looked back on the development of his team since they began practice in late-October. “We saw tremendous

growth from the girls this past season. Every girl who finished the year on our roster had at least one win. Some of those girls who were in their second or third year in the program but never had the chance to wrestle at the lower youth level…maybe they didn’t have a lot of success the first year or two but this year they really continued to grow and build on that base,” Newell said. “None of these girls have ever wrestled at the lower youth level so they were beginners who had to grow as wrestlers and as people,” Newell said. “The learning that took place the last few years was awesome. I’m excited for the future of girls wrestling in Iowa. I can’t wait to see what it will look like when my daughter gets up to the high school level in four years,” Newell said.

Humboldt at Clear Lake 1st game scoring: Karson Rubel 12. Kaden Edge 8. Landyn Dencklau 6. Valley Davis 5. Braiden Swanson 5. Note: Edge had 14 rebounds. Davis 4 assists. 2nd game scoring: Nate Lynch 12. Gabe Thumma 7. Keaton Taylor 7. Tristan Strait 5. Joel Thurm 4. Note: Lynch had 14 rebounds. Turner Hansen had 12 rebounds. Humboldt vs. CGD Scoring: Karson Rubel 14, Valley Davis 11, Spencer Coleman 6, Kaden Edge 6, Landyn Dencklau 5, Braiden Swanson 3, Jacob Girres 3. Zach Theesfeld 2. 2nd game scoring: Tristan Strait 8. Joel Thurm 6. Nate Lynch 4. Spencer Coleman 3. Turner Hansen 2.

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has been lately.” “She will get back into the weight room. She has big goals. She wants to be one of the team leaders next year and come back and wrestle at 190 but she wants to do it in a little different style. She knows that she needs to get stronger for competing in that class,” Newell said “Having to cut the weight late, she felt she was a bit under-strength for that spot. She’s excited. I’m excited for her. The sky is the limit for her. She will wrestle some freestyle this spring and it will be fun to see her get more mat time,” Newell said. “Coming off an ankle injury over a year ago, she missed some of that off-season wrestling. She’ll do some freestyle this spring and we’ll see how it goes,” Newell said. Senior Baylie Beers saw her career end abruptly when she had to medical forfeit on the consolation side. Beers opened with a pin over Danyka Peterson of Sioux City North in 3:33. She lost by fall in 1:51 to Colbie Tenborg (24-3) of Saydel. After a hard hit in that loss, Newell and the Beers family opted to have Baylie medical forfeit her next match with Becca Hinderaker of Tipton.

Humboldt bowling league results IVY League Jan. 31 Won Lost Schumacher Well Drilling.445.5 214.5 Sundance Coin................ 429.5 230.5 Sweetwater Spirits.............. 348 312 PureRomance by Diane..... 327 333 Sturtz Racing...................... 322 338 Team 6................................ 101 559 High game: Virginia Schulte 210. High series: Kayla Walker 535. FOUR LINER Feb. 3 Won Lost Alley Cats........................ 375.5 224.5 Dream Carriage Ride......... 322 278 Lady Bowlers...................... 310 290 Speedy Dump..................... 300 300 Over the Hill Gang.............. 296 304 Sundance Coin................ 196.5 403.5 High game: Donna Cran 199. High series: Cran 514.

Humboldt’s Sophia Harris gets put on her back by No. 1 seed Jalynn Goodale of Osage in the second round of the girls’ state wrestling tournament in Coralville on Feb. 2. Harris went lost the match and ended up going 2-2 on the day. Independent photo by Kristi Nixon.

LUCKY STRIKERS Feb. 2 Won Lost Beebe Plumbing................. 320 280 Little Love Photography...... 316 284 Red Power....................... 315.5 284.5 Jensen Excavating.......... 304.5 295.5 Rebel Rock Clothing........... 292 278 ADF Systems................... 275.5 324.5 Nuts Landing................... 264.5 275.5 The Biz Bags...................... 252 318 High game: Carol Wadsley 203. High series: Morgan Flaherty 493.

McCullough signs with NW Missouri State Kaleb McCullough, who emerged as one of the top offensive linemen in the state last year in helping the Humboldt High football team win their district title and reach the state semifinals for the second straight year, signed a national letter of intent last week to attend Northwest Missouri State University. The 6-foot-2, 260-pound senior earned all-state honors in Class 3A last year. He is projected to play in the offensive line for the Bearcats. “It feels great to make my decision and sign with Northwest Missouri State. I’m excited to get down there on campus,” McCullough said. “The program, it’s a huge family aspect. Everyone is so close. You can always tell when you are down there that everybody knows everybody. It’s a pretty cool environment,” McCullough said. “They have a great program. They have made the playoffs 18 years in a row. I’m excited to be a part of that,” McCullough said. “Their agriculture program is pretty big and so that excites me a lot because that’s the direction I want to go. I want to major in agriculture business,” McCullough said. “I first heard about them before my junior year and they have been on top of my list of schools ever since.” A tireless worker in the weight room, McCullough worked himself into top physical shape to be a force on the field. “Having guys older than me

Humboldt High senior all-state football lineman Kaleb McCullough (center) signed a letter of intent last week to attend Northwest Missouri State University and play football for the Bearcats. Kaleb is shown here with his mother, Sarah (front-left) and his sister, Halle. Standing in back is his brother, Tyler McCullough, and his family, which includes Melissa (second-left), and nephews Eli (far left) and Conner. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more from our gallery, visit our website at www.humboldtnews.com. here at Humboldt who worked really hard and were very successful and achieved their goals…they are guys I looked up to and they helped motivate me,” McCullough said. “I broke my ankle in my sophomore year. That was tough for me but I recovered and hit the weights hard and started getting bigger. I figured out that I could go somewhere with this,” McCullough said. McCullough suffered a sea-

son-ending knee injury in Humboldt’s final game of the season at Algona. It kept him out of the state playoffs. But McCullough, who has made steady growth the last two years, has a lot of football in front of him. “It was tough watching my team play without me in the playoffs this past fall, but they did well without me and made it back to the Dome. I’m excited for my future. I have a lot

of football left in front of me,” McCullough said. “I’ll play either offensive guard or center, mostly guard, but I’ll play wherever they need me to be,” McCullough said. “I like offensive line better than defense. You can use your mind more and outsmart the defensive guy across from you. I’m looking forward to this new opportunity,” McCullough said.

Caquelin signs with Briar Cliff University Kyle Caquelin, who started at both tight end and defensive end for the Humboldt High football team last fall, will take his talents to Briar Cliff University in Sioux City in the fall after signing a national letter of intent last week. The 6-foot-6, 220-pounder, is projected to play tight end at Briar Cliff, which competes at the NAIA level and is a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. “I’m really excited about picking Briar Cliff. I’m ready to get to work and prepare for next fall. Ever since that very first visit which I made to the school, when that family aspect stood out, I’ve always compared them to every one of my other college visits,” Caquelin said. “The coaches over there really love me and have shown a great deal of interest in me. I’ve also gotten to know a lot of the players down there and I’ve gotten to know the new

Kyle Caquelin (front center) signed a letter of intent last week to attend Briar Cliff University in Sioux City next year, where he will play football. He is shown here with his parents, David (front-left) and Tonya (right-front), who is holding her granddaughter, Harper. In back is his older brother, Sam, and Sam’s wife, Jessica, and son Cohen. players coming in. It’s been a fun adventure,” Caquelin said.

“I will like to go into a career in physical therapy so I’ll

be majoring in kinesiology,” Caquelin said.

Humboldt Middle school wrestling Humboldt’s middle school boys’ wrestling teams closed out their season in a meet at Eagle Grove on Feb. 2. Results submitted below by coach Ron Wasoba list the Humboldt athlete first. Wasoba and Jason Hardman shared the coaching duties for Humboldt. Meet Results Lincoln Zinnel lost by fall in 1:11 to Ryland Morgan, CGD. Carter Meier lost by fall in 1:13 to Jacoby Subject, West Hancock.

Carter Meier won 9-8 over Roberto Delacruz, CGD. Ayden Russell lost by fall in 1:35 to Christian Bachman, WH. Easton Ellis pinned Cooper Reiland of CGD in 2:24. Braden Downs won 7-0 over Arturo Reyna Salazar of EG. Nathan Clark won 7-0 over Elmer Gomez, EG. Carter Reed lost by fall in 3:57 over Charlie Cambell. PJ Ellis lost 8-4 to Dylan Terwilliger of EG. Hayden Devers lost by fall in 3:14 to Jackson Babcock of EG. Gabe Newell lost by fall in 1:16 to Andrew Orozko, EG. Sawyer Kirchhoff won 6-5 over Tony Vasquez of EG. Carson

Ireland won 5-0 over Hayden Kelly, WH. Hayden Devers won by tech. fall over Ramirez of WH, 17-2, 2:20. Channing Smith lost by fall in 1:45 to Cole Wibholm of CGD. Tate Kirchhoff lost by fall in 0:58 to Redenius of CGD. PJ Ellis won 10-1 over Martinez of EG. Adrian Foster lost by fall in 0:48 to Terwilliger of EG. Sawyer Kirchhoff lost by fall in 1:13 to Hayden Kelly of WH. Lincoln Zinnel lost by fall in 1:06 to Mason Warnke, CGD. Ayden Russell lost by fall in 1:57 to Reiland of CGD. Easton Ellis won by fall in 1:38 over Muth of WH.

Nathan Clark lost 5-0 to Salazar of EG. Braden Downs pinned Gomez of EG in 1:12. Carter Reed pinned Hodge of CGD in 2:57. Caylor of CGD pinned Ayden Russell in 0:23. Adrian Foster lost by fall in 1:03 to Martinez of EG. Channing Smith won 5-2 over Vasquez of EG. Tate Kirchhoff lost 8-4 to Schreiber of EG. Carson Ireland pinned Ramirez of WH in 11 seconds. Sawyer Kirchhoff lost by fall in 1:05 to Wibholm of CGD. Henry Kramer won 2-0 in OT over Gayken of WH.

Humboldt 8th boys finish at 7-5 overall Humboldt’s eighth grade boys’ basketball team finished their regular season at 7-5 overall after playing a recent stretch of five games. Humboldt hosted Algona on Jan. 26 and topped the Bulldogs, 51-47. Nico Christensen scored 21 points to power the Wildcats. Christensen and Cade

Birdsell each had nine for Humboldt in a 36-34 loss at Webster City on Jan. 27. Humboldt fell 47-36 at Fort Dodge on Jan. 31 as Zakk Coyle led with 20 points. Coyle scored 15 and Birdsell 10 for Humboldt in a 55-37 victory at St. Edmond on Feb. 2. Humboldt came back and beat St. Edmond at home on Feb. 3,

winning 58-32 as Coyle’s 19 points and 12 by Griffin Groat paced Humboldt. The Wildcats were coached by Nick Rieck. Feb. 3 vs. FDSE Zakk Coyle 19. Griffin Groat 12. Cade Birdsell 8. Nico Christensen 8. Levi Rieck 5. Louis Zeman 4. Luke DeWinter 2. Feb. 2 at FDSE Zakk Coyle 15. Cade Birdsell 10. Nico Christensen 9. Cooper Theesfeld 6.

Levi Rieck 5. Andrew Nedved 2. Avyon Sutterfield 2. Luke DeWinter 2. Louis Zeman 2. Jan. 31 at Fort Dodge Zakk Coyle 20. Griffin Groat 10. Nico Christensen 6. Jan. 27 at Webster City Cade Birdsell 9. Nico Christensen 9. Zakk Coyle 5. Levi Rieck 5. Griffin Groat 4. Cooper Theesfeld 2. Jan. 26 vs. Algona Nico Christensen 21. Zakk Coyle 11. Cooper Theesfeld 9. Cade Birdsell 5. Griffin Groat 3. Levi Rieck 2.

Humboldt 7th boys finish year at 9-3 Humboldt’s seventh grade boys’ basketball team finished their season with a 9-3 record in ‘A’ games by sweeping Fort Dodge St. Edmond in two games last week. Humboldt hosted SE on Feb. 3 and posted a 44-25 victory. Dane Clark’s 14 points led the Wildcats. Caden Fredin and Dawson Sleiter each had seven. Carter Strait and Carter Fischer had four apiece. Luke

Olberding and Cael Heider each had three. Also playing for Humboldt was Cohon Hohbach, Joe Frideres, Dante Olmos, Tyler Adams, Trevor Roberts Grant Goodell, Joey Mahon, Brewster Miller and Brady Roth. Humboldt won 48-23 at St. Edmond on Feb. 2. No statistical information was available. Humboldt hosted Fort

Dodge on Jan. 31 and lost to the Dodgers by scores of 42-26 and 43-12, respectively. Dane Clark scored 10 points for Humboldt in the first game. Carter Fischer and Dawson Sleiter each had seven while Caden Fredin made two. Cohon Hohbach, Luke Olberding, Cael Heider and Grant Goodell also played. Hohbach scored six points to lead Humboldt in the sec-

ond game. Miles Zeman, Caleb Vinsand and Brady Roth each had two points. Also playing was Joe Frideres, Dante Olmos, Tyler Adams, Cael Heider, Trevor Roberts, Grant Goodell, Joey Mahon and Brewster Miller. Humboldt, coached by Jeff Johnson, was also 8-2 on the season in ‘B’ games.

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School choice, food security, mental health and PBMs discussed On Monday, Jan. 23, the Iowa House passed the school choice proposal and on Tuesday, Jan. 24, it was signed into law. The Student First Act will establish an Educational Savings Account (ESA) a parent can use to pay for private school tuition, tutoring or other non-public school expenses. The idea is to allow any parent the option of sending their child to an accredited non-public school and use the state part of school funding to help pay for it. The state portion of the over $17,000 allocated for each student is almost $7,600. If a parent chooses a non-public school for their child, they would have a savings account established with that money available to be used to fund a private school tuition. If that amount is not all used in a year, the balance is carried forward until the child graduates from 12th grade or reaches age 20. Some private schools have a lower tuition for grade school than high school, so this would allow a parent to save unused dollars from the lower grades to pay for high school. Funds left after graduation will be reverted to the General Fund of Iowa. • Under this proposal, the state will contribute $7,598 to an educational savings account for students attending non-public schools. • The public school continues to receive the $7,598 per student for an additional year after a student goes to a non-public school. • Another $1,205 per student attending non-public school in the district would be

allocated to the public school for the years following. • There will be more flexibility in spending for public schools. Under this new law, public schools will be able to take the money previously allocated specifically for programs like Teacher Leadership and use them instead to raise teacher salaries. This past week the Iowa House Education and Appropriations Committees passed a bill to increase Supplemental State Aid (SSA) by 3%. This number must be agreed upon with the Senate and the Governor, who originally proposed a 2.5% increase. We in the House feel strongly that 3% is the right number to support our public schools. K-12 education funding has increased by almost a billion new dollars over the last 10 years. SNAP The intent of this bill HF 3 is to ensure that Iowa’s welfare programs are sustainable and remain available for the Iowans who truly need it and are in compliance with the federal government. • On July 30, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) notified the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) that the Department was not in compliance. As a result, the Legislature is correcting the reporting issues and strengthening the support to Iowans in need of assistance. It turns out that correction was not effectively written, and several of my constituents alerted me to it. Consequently, the bill will be amended to ensure

Sno-Skimmers Fun Run coming through Livermore The Humboldt Sno-Skimmers took delivery of their newto-them Pisten Bully groomer with the help of the Iowa State Snowmobile Association and its Review and Selection Committee, are working with the Sno-Skimmers on this much needed upgrade. SnoSkimmers are hoping to get the trails in shape for the fun run this Saturday, Feb. 11. They will be holding registration at the Flipside in Lu Verne from 9 to 11 a.m., open to all ages. There is a $20 registration fee for all snowmobiles, UTV and ATV. The route will take them to the Red Lantern in Bode, Nuts Landing in Rutland, with lunch at the 1883 Café in Gilmore City. After lunch

they will then ride towards the River Valley Orchards Winery along Hwy. 3, then VFW in Dakota City, Otto’s 415 Pub in Livermore and then back to the Flipside in Lu Verne.

Livermore UMW February Soup Supper The Livermore United Methodist Women soup supper will be held on Thursday evening, Feb. 23. They will be serving ham and bean soup and Jean’s best goulash, a rustic and hearty dish, that is made with seasoned meat and veggies, a comfort food that is sure to warm your heart and tummy. The ladies will be serving from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Livermore United Methodist Church basement. Dine in, to-go-orders and home deliveries will be available. They will also have corn

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The graphic shows that between state aid to schools and state funding to state universities and community colleges, education accounts for more than half of the state of Iowa fiscal budget. Graphic courtesy of Iowa Legislature. it. Thank you to all those who have reached out to me about this issue. • Iowa’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was designed to emphasize healthy foods. The bill, HF3, will be amended to simply prohibit candy and sodas. It will no longer be tied to the WIC program. • In short, the language will ensure qualified people are provided nutritional foods through SNAP. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, two busloads of Iowans came to the capital to express their concern over the CO2 Pipeline crossing many counties of farmland. Many of the visitors were from District 56. They voiced their opposition to eminent domain being used since the pipeline is not a public utility. The private companies promoting the pipeline involved are private corporations. Mental Health NonCompetes On Thursday, Jan. 26, we passed House File 93 unanimously through the Iowa House. This bill prohibits non-compete agreements in

mental health providers’ contracts. Expanding access to mental health care is one of the top issues we hear from our constituents. The house has done work in past sessions to address this issue, but one of our biggest obstacles remains the need for more mental health care providers and facilities. This bill will help ensure that there are no contract restrictions where a mental health care provider can treat Iowans for any amount of time. We still have a long way to go to have the required mental health professionals and facilities, but this is a good step in that process. Pharmacist Andrew Wagner, Eagle Grove came to the capital with many other pharmacists. I was able to connect Senator Westrich who is authoring a bill to better enforce Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) regulations. The legislation passed in 2022, increased transparency on pricing, which ensures pharmacy viability in Iowa and protects patient access to care. We discussed legislation currently being drafted in the

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Livermore Otto’s 415 Pub Soup Cook Off is coming The Soup Cook Off is a fun event and a great way to showcase your cooking, so come and support the veterans at the American Legion Otto’s 415 Pub, Soup Cook-Off, to be held on Sunday evening, Feb. 19, starting at 5 p.m. Bring a soup and/or come eat soup! For any questions and to sign up, contact Brent and Jackie Foth at (515) 368-9999. The event will be followed by Kris Karr’s solo acoustic music. He will be bringing his music to the party and he will have the whole place singing

along and having a good time! Don’t sit at home all these winter weeks to come! Livermore Library to celebrate Valentines The Livermore Library will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Monday, Feb. 13, so be sure to stop by for a treat! The Book Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m., the book of the month will be “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the

The Senate has now completed its fourth week of the session. On Monday, Jan. 23, we debated the Students First Act. I received lots of input from my constituents and responded to as many as I could before the vote was taken. Your input is important to me. (I voted in favor of the bill.) The Student First Act will establish an Educational Savings Account (ESA) a parent can use to pay for private school tuition, tutoring or other non-public school expenses. The idea is to allow any parent the option of sending their child to an accredited non-public school and use the state part of school funding to help pay for it. The state portion of the over $17,000 allocated for each student is almost $7,600. If a parent chooses a non-public school for their child, they would have a savings account established with that money available to be used to fund a private school tuition. If that amount is not all used in a year, the balance is carried forward until the child

Senate which will make our small, family-owned pharmacies more competitive with large corporations. We support the Iowa legislature collaborating with Iowa Insurance Division to implement and enforce PBM regulations and start collecting data. Without such legislation, we risk having to drive to Fort Dodge or Mason City to fill prescriptions. For those interested in receiving my newsletter with more details, visit thompson4iowa.com and sign up.

lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results. The books have been ordered and are on the way, stop by when you can to pick one up. Livermore Upcoming Events • Livermore Legion Snow Skimmers Fun Run Saturday, Feb. 11. • Livermore Legion Soup Cook Off Sunday, Feb. 19. • Livermore UMW Soup Supper Thursday, Feb. 23, 4:30 – 6 p.m. • 2023 Veterans Ride Fundraiser at Legion, Saturday, March 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. • Livermore Legion Breakfast Sunday, March 12, 8 a.m. to Noon.

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graduates from 12th grade or reaches age 20. Some private schools have a lower tuition for grade school than high school, so this would allow a parent to save unused dollars from the lower grades to pay for high school. Funds left after graduation will be reverted to the General Fund of Iowa. The plan phases-in over three years: • Year 1: All kindergarten students, all prior public-school students plus private school students below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty level are eligible. • Year 2: All kindergarten students, all prior public-school students, all prior ESA recipients, and private school students at or below 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible. Year 3: All K-12 students are eligible. If a public school loses a student to a private school, they will receive $1,200 per student to help cover the overhead costs that do not decrease. All schools will receive more flexibility to use their unspent categorical funds for teacher salaries. There have always been some parents that for whatever reasons prefer educating their child in a non-public school. The pandemic allowed parents to see more of the school curriculum. Many parents have expressed concerns. ESAs will help those parents make use of options outside the public system. During the bill signing, Governor Reynolds said, “Public schools are the foundation of our education system and for most families they will continue to be the option of choice, but they aren’t the only choice. For some families, a different path may be better for their children. With this bill, every child in Iowa, regardless of zip code or income, will have access to the school best suited for them.” Funding for K-12 is one of the first things we must address each year since it is the biggest item in our budget by far and local schools need to

set their budgets as well. We debated SF 192 on Thursday, Feb. 2. This bill will increase funding for public schools by $107 million to provide a total of $3.8 billion for K-12 education. When we combine this with local taxes, SAVE funds, federal funds, and other miscellaneous sources, Iowa taxpayers will spend $8.4 billion or $17,068 per student. During the debate we heard complaints about schools that will get less money, even though the amount per pupil has gone up. That is because the number of students in the district has decreased. It makes sense for the state to cushion a school budget for a year if they have a decrease in enrollment, but eventually declining enrollment will lead to less funding for that school. SF 192 was passed with one Democrat joining the Republicans to pass it 34-15. The bill will go to the House and be debated this week. If they amend it, it will have to return to the Senate, since the version from each chamber must match exactly before going to the Governor for signing into law. One bill that generated email from my district was SF 181, which fixes an error that the Department of Revenue made in enacting a property tax reform last year. That error could have increased property taxes across the state by $120 million. The complaint I received about the correction we proposed was that counties and cities did not have enough time to adjust their budgets to conform with the actual revenue they would now receive. We amended the bill to delay the deadline until April 30 for submitting their budgets. In the Local Government Committee, we are considering some bills that would eliminate or modify the County Compensation Board that recommends salary increases to the Board of Supervisors. I have heard some counties like how their county compensation board works and some despise them. I’d like to hear

more from people in my district about this issue. I was visited by 80-plus people who are opponents to the carbon pipelines. Many of those came from close to home and I appreciated the sacrifice of their time to be at the Capitol. I have filed my opposition to these pipelines with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) and urge others to do the same. I am concerned about this waste of taxpayer money being used for something that provides nothing for Iowans. I have a bill being written to tell the IUB that these pipelines do not qualify for eminent domain. In my opinion, we are giving up too many freedoms such as property rights for a cash payoff. Those rights should not be for sale. I also had about 80 Baptist school students visit with their sponsors from Iowa Baptists for Biblical Values. I delight in explaining to students how our state government works and have them see that this arena is a great place for people of faith to be involved. They were very respectful and attentive, and I am so glad that they will one day have the opportunity to be a part of government themselves. No matter how discouraged we become with our system of government, it is still the best in the world. I also had the opportunity to visit with Michael Farris who helped found Homeschool Legal Defense and to pass Iowa’s first homeschool law in the 1980s. He also founded Patrick Henry College and recently stepped down as CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom. He chaired the committee that wrote the Federal Religious Freedom Act in 1993. I am introducing a similar bill in Iowa, so I really appreciated having him visit with senators on the State Government Committee. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] or my cell at 641-430-0424. I appreciate hearing from you on the issues at hand.

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Board of Supervisor’s Room Humboldt County Courthouse January 23, 2023 The Board of Supervisors of Humboldt County, Iowa met at 8:30 a.m. on the 23rd day of January 2023 with the following members present: Lee, Underberg, Reimers, Pedersen and Loney. Moved by Lee and seconded by Reimers to approve the agenda for January 23, 2023 Board Meeting. All voting aye. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Reimers to approve the minutes of from the January 16, 2023 meeting. All voting aye. Chairperson, Loney opened the meeting up for public concerns. No one was present to speak so the Board continued with their regular meeting. Cheryl Rhead from Humboldt County Housing Development was present to the annual update and request continued funding in the amount of $7,500. The Board of Supervisors will take their request under advisement as the county budget is prepared. Daryle Zweifel was present to update the Board on the Veteran’s Memorial to be constructed at Worthington Park and request funding in a non-specified amount. The Board of Supervisors will take the request under advisement, as the county budget is prepared. Moved by Reimers and seconded by Lee to approve the filing and publication of the 2022 Salary Report per Iowa Code Section 349.18(b). All voting aye. Humboldt County 2022 Calendar Year Salary Report Diane K Amundson 64,705.18 Sandra L Loney 35,918.61 Kerry L Anderson 54,999.41 Kimberly J Lonning 14,533.83 Brannon P Arends 54,070.36 Benjamin D Loots 109,265.00 Jonathan S Beaty 108,357.15 Steven E Loux 90.00 Roger D Bennett 81,498.70 Mike Ludwig 60.00 Kyle Bissell 20,679.13 Christopher M Madison 33,653.72 Jana S Bratland 64,705.18 Natasha M Magee 45,316.92 Martin C Brown 60.00 Arturo Marquez 47,136.87 Kevin L Buhs 53,796.82 Kara Marsh 45,924.90 Michael G Carpenter 56,965.05 Carl F Mattes 750.00 Christopher W Clarken 59,020.62 Carly Meier 48,406.49 Joseph A Collins 53,468.17 Charles Merkle 90.00 Thomas F Collins 57,218.96 Kristine L Mickelson 54,999.41 Shawna Crahan 24,006.38 Colby Miller 52,462.44 Lindsey J Curry 20,435.30 Jean M Moss 6,632.96 Ashlyn J Davis 415.60 Spencer T Nerhus 52,462.49 Donald D Day 60.00 Paul D Nielsen 60.00 Kenneth A Day 60.00 William Nielsen 120.00 Mark R Dickey 60.00 Nicole Niemeyer 41,543.63 David J Erdman 53,836.72 Michael J Nilles 52,504.12 Corie D Erickson 30.00 Mary B Olson 54,999.41 Katherine J Erickson 64,091.92 Mary E Olson 31,632.72 Patricia L Erickson 64,705.18 Kurt G Paeper 549.30 Dean R Ewoldt 24,091.89 Richard A Pedersen 35,794.86 Linda P Fallesen 76,322.00 Richard L Pederson 90.00 Alycia Fankhauser 120.00 Jana E Pettinger 54,999.41 Timothy J Fisher 72,821.69 Penny L Porter 29,216.33 Cathrine C Fleischhacker 42,783.95 David L Powell 77,079.93 Mitchell Fridolfson 750.00 Joanna Purk 33,708.38 Ann Garvey 46,902.62 Bruce M Reimers 35,933.86 Ann Garvey 518.51 John P Riles 7,703.14 Jennifer Gertson 44,789.09 Candace S Robinson 900.00 Merlin D Graaf 549.30 Kenneth C Rossing 37,006.73 Steven J Gregory 60.00 Roger Schipull 120.00 Jeffry Habben 51,654.83 Cherese M Sexe 19,038.47 Clayton L Hansen 90.00 Andrew C Shillington 73,272.62 Calvin O Haug 750.00 Jason Simonsen 60.00 Monte L Haukoos 7,703.14 Colton K Smith 52,462.42 Emma Hesse 11,890.40 William B Spellmeyer 30.00 Patricia S Hill 90.00 Benjamin N Stalzer 52,504.05 Patricia S Hill 750.00 Mathew J Steil 69,228.38 Mark W Holtan 60.00 Ryan T Stein 71,346.66 Margaret S Hood 43,707.00 Teresa Stufflebean 21,339.00 Robert L Hughes 30.00 Elizabeth J Swanson 149.13 Steven H Illg 68.00 Jana N Terwilliger 64,874.59 Susan M Jennings 29,930.24 Timothy L Terwilliger 31,826.47 Larry J Jenson 52,670.50 Dave A Torkelson 90.00 Pamela J Kirsch 44,861.31 Kathleen M Ubben 9,100.00 Anita C Kist 48,436.64 Erik C Underberg 36,387.21 Paul A Knudtson 90.00 Luann R Vainreb 49,731.04 Ashley Krug 49,973.84 Michael P Vinsand 70,919.19 Dean A Kruger 92,939.59 Rhonda B Vinsand 9,100.00 Cory J Lampe 84,610.79 Kimberlee A Vitzthum 34,884.62 Paul A Larson 15,605.61 Kenneth A Vorland Jr 69,802.15 Robert L Larson 90.00 Michael D Weydert 52,649.61 Delayna M Lawman 48,073.59 Craig G Wigans 52,566.41 David W Lee 35,794.86 Darrick J Woehrle 52,547.60 David W Lee 549.30 Robert H Wolf 52,545.66 Todd O Lee 64,917.40 Lindsey Wood 4,732.80 Dennis C Lippolt 56,107.25 Jennifer R Wyckoff 42,084.46 Grand Total 4,043,337.17 Moved by Underberg to reduce the Compensation Board recommendations for elected officials by 50%. Sheriff – 8.5%; Elected officials – 6.5% and reducing the Board of Supervisors to 6%. The motion died when it failed to attain a second motion. Moved by Pedersen and seconded by Reimers to reduce the Compensation Board recommendations by 33%. Sheriff – 11.39%; Elected officials – 8.71% and reducing the Board of Supervisors to 5%. Voting aye; Lee, Pedersen, Reimers and voting nay; Underberg. Motion passed. Reimers spoke on behalf of the Ministerial Association, for their annual update and funding request of $10,000. The Board of Supervisors will take the request under advisement as the county budget is prepared. Reimers also spoke on behalf of UDMO annual report and funding request of $10,500. The Board of Supervisors will take the request under advisement as the county budget is prepared. Committee Reports Lee 1/18 Humboldt County Housing Development Underberg 1/17 Humboldt County Fireman’s Association 1/18 EMA Board 1/18 911 Board Reimers 1/16 Compensation Board 1/17 UDMO Loney 1/16 Compensation Board 1/17 Kiddie Cat Daycare 1/17 Humboldt County Fireman’s Association 1/18-1/19 ISAC New Officers School 1/20 IWD Moved by Lee and seconded by Reimers to approve claims in the amount of $302,282.11 and $4,462.48 for drainage claims per the attached schedule and the County Auditor be and hereby is instructed to issue warrants on the several funds as allowed in the amount specified in payment of is same. All voting aye. Access Systems Leasing Copier Lease $251.52 1 Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. Tile & Intakes $1,040.89 1 Ahlers & Cooney P.C. Legal $1,500.00 1 Albany County Sheriff Office Service of Papers $50.00 1 ALCOPRO Supplies $280.00 1 Algona Glass Co. Outside Labor $175.00 1 Allen Occupational Health Drug Testing $40.00 1 Arnold Motor Supply Brake Cleaner $834.06 3 Black Hawk County Treasurer Bl Med Exam Fee $50.00 1 Barker, Bob Co., Inc. Supplies $559.62 1 Bode, City of Utilities $205.63 1 Bomgaars Supplies $22.97 1 Mark Bonnstetter Grand Jury $34.50 1 Mark Charles Bormann Grand Jury $44.00 1 Jeff L Bowden Grand Jury $31.50 1 Broadway Vision Source Inc. Br Safety $95.00 1 CDW Government, Inc. Supplies $8,863.00 1 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc Park Supplies $2,855.50 2 Cook’s Scrap Iron & Metal Service $1,935.00 1 Culligan Water $37.25 1 Des Moines Stamp Mfg. Co. 851 Supplies $263.00 1 Sarah Marie Detrick Grand Jury $33.00 1 EBS/BCBS & PSF 214 N Main St February Insurance $124,098.51 1 Ewoldt, Dean Postage $8.80 1 Fareway Supplies $321.83 2 Fastenal Company Snow plow parts $322.85 1 Cassie Lynn Fevold Grand Jury $50.00 1 Force America, Inc. Parts $72.08 1 Davion Robert Goodell Grand Jury $32.00 1 Growmark FS Fuel-Conservation $4,790.18 3 Humboldt Co. Public Health Grant Reimbursement $6,070.05 1 Humboldt Co. Secondary Roads 18BR B REPAIR MATERIAL PU $1,272.68 1 Humboldt Co. Sheriff Service of Papers $281.03 2 Humboldt County Engineer Supplies $4,938.15 1 Humboldt Motor Sales, Inc. Repairs $269.86 1 Humboldt Veterinary Clinic Service $925.95 1 Hy-Vee Accounts Receivable Supplies $3,410.03 1 Inspired Creations & Solutions Mileage $284.90 2 Iowa Dept. of Trans. Blades $2,518.80 1 ISAC Attn IPAC c/o Tammy Norma Training $210.00 1 Jacobson-Westergard & Assoc., Drainage Maps $2,558.00 1 Jacobson-Westergard&Assoc., DD103 PRE-PROJECT INSPECT $3,189.80 1 Creighton Lee Jenness Grand Jury $32.00 1 John’s Ag Service, Inc. Repairs $4,285.22 1 Johns NAPA Parts $179.42 2 Nielsen, K.C., Ltd. Filters $7,472.96 3 LeadsOnline Renewal $2,277.00 1 Livermore, City of Utilities $408.97 1 Loots, Ben Parking Ticket Reiumburse $23.00 1 Marco, Inc. Copier Lease $683.95 3 Marco Technologies LLC Copier Lease $882.75 2 Marso Excavating Co. Snow Removal $825.00 1 Martin Marietta Materials Roadstone $21,595.70 2 MidAmerican Energy 37200-88015 DC Shop Light $32.66 1 MIDAS Council Gov/Pathfinders Allocation $961.08 1 Midland Power Cooperative Utilities $48.94 1 Midwest Technology Service LLC Supplies $808.24 1 MS & Sons Corp. Outside Labor $177.18 2 Ricky Allan Nelson Grand Jury $30.50 1 Northland Auto Repairs $207.78 1 Ossian Inc Supplies $10,064.96 1 Page County Sheriff Dept Service of Papers $64.00 1 Joshua Bruce Peters Grand Jury $30.50 1 Stephen Eugene Pruett Grand Jury $31.50 1 Reliance Telephone, Inc Phone Calls $300.00 1 Sande Builder’s Mart Backrm E911 sign shelves $344.54 1 Schumacher Elevator Co. Elevator Maintenance $313.03 1 Secure Benefits Systems Employer Share Admin Fee $58.42 1 Sam Sexe Medical Exam Fee $200.00 1 Shuck-Britson Inc. Murray Bridge Project $1,966.00 1 Snyder & Associates, Inc Sewer Maint $1,800.00 1 Speedy Dump, LLC Garbage $50.00 1

Will Spellmeyer Equipment Stephens-Peck Inc. Office Supplies Gary Charles Streit Grand Jury Anderson, T.P. Company, P.C. Audit Service Chris Joseph Tate Grand Jury THD Construction,LLC Supplies Thomson Reuters Books Linda Lee Tokheim Grand Jury U.S. Bank Supplies Donald Gene Ukena Grand Jury Gary Edward Venneman Grand Jury Visa It Maintenance Weidemann, Inc. Steel Pipe Winger Repairs Ziegler, Inc. Parts Moved by Lee and seconded by Underberg to adjourn at 10:20 a.m. All voting aye. Sandy Loney, Chairperson Trish Erickson Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Humboldt County Auditor

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Board of Supervisor’s Room Humboldt County Courthouse January 30, 2023 The Board of Supervisors of Humboldt County, Iowa met at 8:30 a.m. on the 30th day of January 2023 with the following members present: Lee, Loney, Pedersen, Reimers, and Underberg. Moved by Reimers and seconded by Lee to approve the amended agenda for January 30, 2023 Board Meeting. All voting aye. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Pedersen to approve the minutes of from the January 23, 2023 meeting. All voting aye. Chairperson, Loney opened the meeting up for public concerns. No one was present to speak so the Board continued with their regular meeting. Sheriff Dean Kruger updated the Board and citizens on the “High Five Rural Traffic Safety Project” being implemented in Humboldt County through law enforcement, media, and community outreach, educating drivers on the benefits of complying with traffic laws with an emphasis on Iowa’s seat belt law. Mickie Shubin, Community & Family Resources was present to give the annual update and request funding of $7,200.00. The Board of Supervisors will take their request under advisement, as the county budget is prepared. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Pedersen to approve quote for Def Systems for each County shed in the amount of $6,270.00. Committee Reports Lee 1/25 MIDAS 1/27 Central Iowa Juvenile Detention – conf call Underberg 1/25 Decategorization Pedersen 1/25 IDDA Reimers 1/24 UDMO - zoom 1/26 Community & Family Resources 1/27 Central Iowa Juvenile Detention – conf call Loney 1/23 Iowa Workforce Development - zoom 1/24 Humboldt Good Neighbors 1/25 Rolling Hills Mental Health – zoom Moved by Underberg and seconded by Lee to recess as the Board of Supervisors and convene as the Board of Trustees for drainage. All voting aye. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Lee to adjourn as the Board of Trustees for drainage and reconvene as the Board of Supervisors. All voting aye. Moved by Reimers and seconded by Pedersen to recess the meeting while Loney stepped out of the meeting. All voting aye. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Reimers to reconvene the meeting. All voting aye. Moved by Reimers and seconded by Pedersen to move into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(i) “To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session”. Roll call vote: Lee – aye, Pedersen – aye, Reimers – aye, Underberg – aye and Loney – aye. Moved by Reimers and seconded by Underberg to approve wage increase of 6% for Ben Loots, County Engineer. All voting aye. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Lee to adjourn at 11:36 a.m. All voting aye. Sandy Loney, Chairperson Trish Erickson Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Humboldt County Auditor

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